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lb_gilbert

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The percentage of dietary iron normally absorbed is about _____.
 a. 10-15
  b. 20-25
  c. 25-40
  d. 45-65
  e. 70-80

Question 2

Iron is a component of the protein _____, which functions to _____.
 a. myoglobin; protect against free radicals
 b. transferrin; transport oxygen in the blood
 c. hemosiderin; help blood clotting
 d. hemoglobin; transport oxygen in the bloodstream
  e. hemostatin; excrete excess iron


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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Aug 19, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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