Which form of iron is more readily absorbed in the human intestinal tract?
A. Heme iron
B. Nonheme iron
C. There is no difference between absorption of heme and nonheme iron
Answer: A
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a. carbohydrate. b. protein. c. fat. d. glucose.
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