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

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

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Kamil SwiatekAlbertaUW Chastity6210
Justin QianUBC BUBC A8410
Darrien LiangUW WrathUW Pride8410
Florian ChiuUW SlothBoise State8910
Taman TruongArizona State BArizona State A9510
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUW Gluttony9810
Alice Ton NuUW EnvyUW Lust10310

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