The correct option for the metal ion present in the active site of myoglobin, hemocyanin and vitamin B₁₂… · ABC26IN0557

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Bioinorganic Chemistry · Topic: Bioinorganic – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The correct option for the metal ion present in the active site of myoglobin, hemocyanin and vitamin $\mathrm{B}_{12}$, respectively, is
(a)iron, iron and zinc
(b)molybdenum, iron and copper
(c)iron, copper and cobalt
(d)molybdenum, copper and cobalt
Answer
Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Myoglobin – Fe, hemocyanin – Cu, vitamin B₁₂ – Co (c).

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