Why Are People with Iron Overload at Increased Risk for Infections

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Multiple Choice

Why are people with iron overload at increased risk for infections?

• A) Excess tissue iron destroys vitamin C.
• B) Iron-rich blood favours growth of bacteria.
• C) Iron-rich blood impairs the immune system.
• D) Excess tissue iron interferes with antibiotic function.

Explain the directing effects of functional groups in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Distinguish between activating and deactivating groups and their effects on reaction rate and product formation in aromatic substitution reactions.

Predict and rationalize the outcomes of reactions involving the nitration of aromatic compounds.

Demonstrate understanding of reaction mechanisms through detailed stepwise explanations.

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