Copper's Functions Consist of All the Following Except

question 8

Multiple Choice

Copper's functions consist of all the following except

• A) connective tissue formation.
• B) thyroid hormone synthesis.
• C) iron release from storage.
• D) hemoglobin formation.

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by the presence of a carboxyl group (-COOH), which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and bonded to a hydroxyl group.

(COCl)2

Phosgene gas, a toxic compound used in organic synthesis, characterized by the formula, with two carbonyl chloride groups.

Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

A type of organic reaction where a nucleophile replaces a leaving group in an acyl compound, forming a new covalent bond.

Esters

Organic compounds derived from an acid where at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O- (alkoxy) group, known for their fruity smells.