Iron

A. prevents carbon monoxide from binding to hemoglobin.
B. is a plasma coagulation factor.
C. is the binding site for carbon dioxide on the hemoglobin molecule.
D. is needed to produce hemoglobin.
E. interferes with the normal function of hemoglobin.


Answer: D

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