10 Questions
Which metal is responsible for the pigment in chlorophyll, the compound involved in photosynthesis?
Magnesium
What metal is the coordination compound of haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood that acts as an oxygen carrier?
Iron
Which metal is the coordination compound of Vitamin B12, also known as cyanocobalamin and an anti-pernicious anaemia factor?
Cobalt
Which chelating ligand is used to remove excess copper and iron by the formation of coordination compounds?
D-penicillamine
Which compound is used in the treatment of lead poisoning due to its ability to form coordination compounds with lead ions?
EDTA
Which type of pigment is chlorophyll?
Coordination compound of magnesium
What is the role of D-penicillamine and desferrioxime B in chelate therapy?
Removal of excess copper and iron
What is the medicinal significance of EDTA in treatment?
Treatment of problems caused by the presence of toxic metals
Which metal ions are effectively inhibited by some coordination compounds of platinum?
Copper and iron
What is the basis for detection and estimation of metal ions by classical and instrumental methods of analysis?
Formation of coordination entities with various ligands and metal ions
Explore the significance of coordination compounds in biological systems with this quiz. Learn about the role of coordination compounds in biological pigments, enzymes, and essential nutrients such as vitamin B12.
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