Which one among the following is not an antioxidant?
Correct Answer: Iron
Description: Zn plays a role as anti-oxidant as it binds with SH group of biomolecules protecting them from oxidation. Also it increases the activation of anti-oxidant propeies. Action of Se is complementary to Vitamin E, constituent of Glutathione Peroxidase and Selenocysteine. Cu has role as anti-oxidant as it is present as a constituent in Cu/Zn SOD and Ceruloplasmin. Biological Functions of Iron: Transpo and storage of O2 (Hb and Mb) and CO2. In ETC as component of cytochromes. Co-factor for many enzymes e.g. Catalase, Peroxidase, Tryptophan Pyrrolase. Role in phagocytosis (Peroxidase contains iron required for Phagocytosis).
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