Which enzyme's activity is directly impaired by a lack of iron, contributing to the symptoms of iron deficiency beyond just anemia?
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Correct answer: Cytochrome c oxidase
Iron is a critical cofactor for many non-hemoglobin proteins, including cytochromes in the electron transport chain and myoglobin. This explains why patients may feel fatigued even before their hemoglobin levels drop significantly.
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