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. (10[1])An ion (-5[1])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 (10[1])upon oxygen binding. (10[2])That protein (10[1])is also compromised (10[1]-5[1])in individuals with thalassemia, and the heme group is responsible for binding an ion of this element. A deficiency (10[2])of this element in the body 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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Summary

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

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Kenny Shaffer (UG)Ohio State A (UG) Michigan C 2710
Alan Lee (UG)CWRU A (UG) Miami A (UG) 29-5
Rachel Fanous (DII)Michigan A (UG) Michigan State A 6210
Evan Davies (UG)Miami A (UG) CWRU A (UG) 6510
Matthew Kelley (DII)Michigan D (UG)Jefferson County Scholars (DII)6510
Varun Ambalavanan (DII)CWRU C (UG)Michigan State B 6710
Arjun Saulnier (DII)CWRU B (DII) Miami B (UG) 7010
Pratham Banushali (DII)West Virginia A (UG) Ohio State C (DII) 70-5
Peter Zeng (DII)Ohio State B (DII) Michigan B (UG)8910
Connor Channels (UG)West Virginia B (UG) Miami C (DII) 8910
Brady Hagan (DII)Ohio State C (DII) West Virginia A (UG) 11210