How is iron used in the bone marrow?

a. It is converted to myoglobin and sent to the muscle for storage.
b. It is used to produce transferrin.
c. It is used to make hemoglobin.
d. It is used to convert hemoglobin to myoglobin.
e. It becomes a cofactor and used during energy metabolism.


Answer: C

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