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Question
Which mineral salt is required for the formation of haem in haemoglobin
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Iron is a critical component of the heme group within haemoglobin. It is the iron atom that binds oxygen molecules, making haemoglobin essential for oxygen transport in the blood.
Hint
The name 'haemoglobin' itself contains a clue to the metal involved in its oxygen-carrying capacity.