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RYAN BANYAN

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What are the carotenoids that can be converted in the body to vitamin A called?
 a. Preretinoid A
  b. Preformed vitamin A
  c. Provitamin A
  d. Proactive A

Question 2

Anemia caused by iron deficiency is characterized by small, pale red blood cells.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

T



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