Question
This element is found in rubredoxin proteins, where it is coordinated by four cysteine residues. Proteins that catalyze redox reactions often have clusters of this element and sulfur. An ion of this element is found in the active site of an enzyme that degrades hydrogen peroxide, catalase. A protein that contains an ion of this element transitions from a T to R state upon oxygen binding. That protein is also compromised in individuals with thalassemia, and the heme group is responsible for binding an ion of this element. A deficiency of this element in the body results in anemia. For 10 points, name this metallic element whose ion gives blood its red color. ■END■
ANSWER: iron [accept Fe2+ or Fe3+]
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= Average correct buzz position
Summary
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio State | fall | Y | 9 | 100% | 0% | 22% | 71.78 |
2024 ACF Fall at Washington | fall | Y | 7 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 87.86 |
2024 ACF Fall at Georgia | fall | Y | 12 | 100% | 0% | 8% | 75.92 |
2024 ACF Fall at North Carolina | fall | Y | 9 | 100% | 0% | 11% | 72.56 |
2024 ACF Fall at Rutgers | fall | Y | 7 | 100% | 0% | 14% | 72.29 |
2024 ACF Fall at Illinois | fall | Y | 10 | 100% | 0% | 10% | 60.30 |
Buzzes
Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Westley | Purdue A | Purdue B | 8 | 10 |
Ethan Ma | Illinois B | WashU A | 29 | 10 |
Benny Feldman | Chicago A | Notre Dame A | 32 | 10 |
Patrick Boyle | Notre Dame B | WashU B | 32 | 10 |
Arthur Zhang | Northwestern A | Iowa A | 41 | -5 |
Emmett Cho | Chicago B | Illinois C | 65 | 10 |
Sriram Koritala | Illinois A | Illinois D | 70 | 10 |
Azura Gollamudi | Northwestern B | Indiana | 73 | 10 |
Owen Ashbrook | Iowa B | SIUE | 87 | 10 |
David Nickel | Purdue C | Notre Dame C | 95 | 10 |
Brielle Rach | Iowa A | Northwestern A | 112 | 10 |