The Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Is Highest in What Two

question 23

Multiple Choice

The prevalence of iron deficiency is highest in what two groups of children?

• A)African American and Mexican American
• B)African American and white
• C)White and Mexican American
• D)White and African American
• E)Mexican American and white

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Definitions:

Transmembrane Protein

A type of protein that spans across the lipid bilayer of cell membranes, facilitating various cellular functions including transport and signaling.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions, often leading to diffusion from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration.

Electrochemical

Pertains to the branch of chemistry focused on the relationship between electrical and chemical phenomena, specifically, the movements of electrons and ions.

Concentration Gradient

A variation in the concentration of a substance across a distance, which can result in the movement of particles through diffusion or osmosis.