Which of the following statements is true of bioavailability?

A) It can be influenced by the physiological needs of the body.
B) It is adversely affected by the presence of bile in the small intestine.
C) It is the extent to which a nutrient is absorbed in the lymph.
D) It is independent of the dietary components and medications in the body.


A

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