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Which statement is not true about thyroxine?

A. Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine. 

B. It regulates carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism in the body.

C. Thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise thyroxine

D. Thyroxine is also called thyroid hormone.

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Iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine. Therefore statement (a) is not true about thyroxine.

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