Which statement is not true about thyroxine?

  • A
    Thyroid gland requires iodine to synthesise thyroxine.
  • B
    It regulates carbohydrate,protein and fat metabolism in the body.
  • C
    Iron is essential for the synthesis of thyroxine.
  • D
    Thyroxine is also called thyroid hormone.

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