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Which statement is not true about thyroxin? 

(a) Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin 

(b) It regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body 

(c) The thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesize thyroxin 

(d) Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone

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The answer is (a) Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin

Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin but not iron hence statement a) is wrong

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