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JEE Main 2019Biomolecules Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Evening Slot

Question

The correct statement (s) among I to III with respect to potassium ions that are abundant within the cell fluid is /are
I. They activate many enzymes
II. They participate in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP
III. Along with sodium ions they are responsible for the transmission of nerve signals

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DI, II and III only

Step-by-step explanation

All the statements are correct. K+ being metallic unipositive ions work as enzyme activators. These also participate in many reactions of glycolysis and Kreb’s cycle to produce ATP from glucose.

Being unipositive these are also equally responsible for nerve signal transmission along with Na+.

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