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The following metal ion activates many enzymes, participates in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP and with Na, is responsible for the transmission of nerve signals.

A

Copper

B

Calcium

C

Potassium

D

Iron

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The correct Answer is:
C

Potassium ions are the most aboundant cations within cell fluids, where they activate many enzymes, participate in the oxidation of glucose to produce AtP and with sodium are responsible for the transmission of nerve signals.
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Knowledge Check

  • The correct statement(s) among I to III with respect to potassium ions that are abundant within the cell fluids is/ are : I. They activate many enzymes II. They participate in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP III. Along with sodium ions, they are responsible for the transmission of nerve signals

    A
    I and III only
    B
    I and III only
    C
    I,II and III
    D
    III only
  • How many pyruvate produced by oxidation of 1 glucose molecule ?

    A
    Two
    B
    Three
    C
    One
    D
    Four
  • Which one of the following sets of ions is necessary for transmission of nerve impulse ?

    A
    `Na^(+) and K^(+)`
    B
    `Ca^(2+) and Na^(+)`
    C
    `Ca^(2+) and K^(+)`
    D
    `Na^(+) and Mg^(2+)`
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