NEET2020ChemistryChemistry in Everyday LifeActual
The following metal ion activates many enzymes, participates in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP and with Na , is responsible for the transmission of nerve signals.
Options
- ACopper
- BCalcium
- CPotassium
- DIron
Correct answer
C. Potassium
Step-by-step solution
Potassium metal ion activates many enzymes, participates in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP and with Na , is responsible for the transmission of nerve signals. Potassium is the main intracellular ion for all types of cells, while having a major role in maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance. Animals, in particular, employ sodium and potassium differentially to generate electrical potentials in animal cells, especially in nervous tissue.