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Which mineral is essential for normal thyroid hormone synthesis?
ACalcium
BIron
CIodine
DSodium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Iodine
Iodine is needed for thyroid hormone synthesis, and its dietary lack causes goitre.
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