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Why Is Iron Not Stored or Transported in Its Free

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Why is iron not stored or transported in its free form? In what form(s) is it stored or transported in blood?


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Far-Red Light

Far-red light refers to the deep red light near infrared, with wavelengths between 700nm and 800nm, important in plant photomorphogenesis.

Ethylene

A hydrocarbon gas (C2H4) that acts as a plant hormone, regulating a wide range of processes including fruit ripening and leaf senescence.

Jasmonic Acid

A plant hormone that plays a key role in stress responses, growth, and developmental processes, as well as in defense mechanisms against pathogens.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals, including involvement in inflammation and pain management.

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