Which statement is not true about thyroxin?
(a) Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin
(b) It regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body
(c) The thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise thyroxin
(d) Thyroxin is also called thyroid hormone

(a) Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin

Iron is not essential for the synthesis of thyroxin; hence, statement a) is wrong.

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