In the body, copper must be transported bound to protein because:
a. it is not water soluble
b. it is only fat-soluble
c. free copper ions can trigger oxidation, leading to cellular damage
d. free copper is inactive
Ans: c. free copper ions can trigger oxidation, leading to cellular damage
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