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Caiter2013

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The percentage of dietary iron normally absorbed is about:
 
 a. 10-15.
  b. 25-50.
  c. 35-65.
  d. 70-80.

Question 2

Iron is a component of the protein _____, which transports oxygen in the bloodstream.
 
 a. myoglobin
  b. transferrin
  c. hemosiderin
  d. hemoglobin


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cloudre37

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


Caiter2013

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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