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 (10[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 upon oxygen binding. (10[2])That (10[1])protein is also compromised in individuals with thalassemia, and the heme group (10[1])is responsible for binding an ion of this element. (-5[1])A deficiency of this element in the body results in anemia. (10[1])For 10 points, name this metallic element (10[1])whose ion gives blood its red color. ■END■

ANSWER: iron [accept Fe2+ or Fe3+]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Andy Yu (DII)Maryland A (DII)Columbia J (DII)2910
Rico-Ian Banting (UG)NYU BLehigh B (DII)6510
Neilesh Shroti (UG)Columbia BPenn B (DII)6510
Rohit Chintala (DII)Maryland B (DII)Lehigh A (UG)6610
Olin Bose (DII)Columbia A (UG)Rutgers A (UG)7810
Sidhant Chaliha (DII)Princeton A (UG)Rutgers B87-5
John Shelly (DII)Rowan A (DII)Bard A (UG)9810
Ishan Joshi (DII)Rutgers BPrinceton A (UG)10510

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