The Trace Element Needed as a Cofactor for Hemoglobin Synthesis

Question

The trace element needed as a cofactor for hemoglobin synthesis is
A) zinc.
B) copper.
C) cobalt.
D) iodine.
E) silicon.

Accepted Answer

Copper is a trace element required as a cofactor for the enzyme ceruloplasmin, which plays a role in iron metabolism and is necessary for the synthesis of hemoglobin.