Question

The chelating ligand used to remove excess of copper in animal systems is

• A. Desferrioxime
• B. D- penicillamine
• C. EDTA
• D. 8-hydroxy quinoline

Hint:

D-penicillamine is used in medical treatments for copper toxicity, particularly in Wilson's disease, where it helps bind excess copper and remove it from the body.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- D-penicillamine is a chelating agent commonly used to treat Wilson's disease, a condition where excess copper builds up in the body.
- Desferrioxime is typically used for the removal of excess iron, not copper.
- EDTA is a chelating agent, but it's more commonly used for heavy metals like lead and mercury rather than copper.
- 8-hydroxy quinoline is another chelating agent, but it is not as commonly used for copper removal in animal systems.
Thus, the correct answer is (2) D- penicillamine.