The body regulates zinc absorption byL

a. producing metallothionein when intake levels are high
b. increasing absorption when intake levels are high
c. decreasing absorption when intake levels are low.
d. increasing copper absorption when zinc intake is high


Ans: a. producing metallothionein when intake levels are high

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