Zinc can induce the synthesis of metallothionein, which
A. is a zinc-containing enzyme in the antioxidant defense network.
B. can hinder the absorption of zinc from the intestinal cell.
C. is the primary protein carrier of zinc in the blood.
D. is the storage form of zinc in the liver.
Answer: B
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