Iodine is an essential element required for the synthesis of thyroxine. True / False

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Chemistry

Siena Moyer

6 September, 16:26

Iodine is an essential element required for the synthesis of thyroxine. True / False

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Sidney Gilmore · Answer 1

the answer is true

Katelyn · Answer 2

True.

Explanation:

Iodine is an essential element required for the synthesis of Thyroxine is a correct statement.

Iodine is an essential and controlling medium for thyroid hormone production, as a minor ingredient. It is an important element in the development of thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) by the thyroid gland.