Question

This element is found in rubredoxin proteins, where it (10[1])is coordinated by four cysteine residues. Proteins that catalyze redox reactions often have clusters of this element and sulfur. An ion (10[1])of this element (10[2])is found in the active site of an enzyme (-5[1])that degrades hydrogen peroxide, catalase. A protein that contains an ion of this element transitions from a T to R state upon oxygen binding. (10[1])That protein is also compromised (10[1])in individuals with (10[1])thalassemia, and the heme group is responsible for binding an ion of this element. (10[1])A deficiency of this element in the body (10[1])results in anemia. For 10 points, name this metallic element whose ion gives blood its red color. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: iron [accept Fe2+ or Fe3+]
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2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY9100%0%22%71.78
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY7100%0%0%87.86
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY12100%0%8%75.92
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%11%72.56
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY7100%0%14%72.29
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY10100%0%10%60.30

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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Matthew WestleyPurdue APurdue B810
Ethan MaIllinois BWashU A2910
Benny FeldmanChicago ANotre Dame A3210
Patrick BoyleNotre Dame BWashU B3210
Arthur ZhangNorthwestern AIowa A41-5
Emmett ChoChicago BIllinois C6510
Sriram KoritalaIllinois AIllinois D7010
Azura GollamudiNorthwestern BIndiana7310
Owen AshbrookIowa BSIUE8710
David NickelPurdue CNotre Dame C9510
Brielle RachIowa ANorthwestern A11210