A function of phosphorus is to ___.

a. promote blood clotting
b. enhance iron absorption
c. maintain proper pH
d. retain sodium


Ans: c. maintain proper pH

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A. alcoholics with impaired biotin absorption. B. infants lacking an enzyme required for biotin absorption. C. adolescents with low energy and, thus, low biotin intake. D. All of these choices are accurate.

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