What Is the Mechanism for Iron Toxicity If Iron Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism for iron toxicity if iron is present in excess amounts?

• A)acts as a catalyst in forming hydroxyl (free) radicals
• B)impedes hematopoiesis
• C)reduces hemoglobin to methemoglobin
• D)interferes with globin synthesis

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