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Many elements are found in living organisms either free or in the form of compounds. Which of the following is not found in living organisms?

Fe- present in haemoglobin in humans, in plants helps in enzyme functioning and related with PS system.


Na- Osmolytic balance and Mg- plays role in photosynthesis, phosphorylation and glycolysis.

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