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Describe the factors and processes that affect iron absorption in the body.
Kinetic Energy
The energy that a body possesses due to its motion, dependent on the mass of the body and the square of its velocity.
Allosteric Site
A site on an enzyme other than the active site, to which a specific substance binds, thereby changing the shape and activity of the enzyme. Compare with active site.
Receptor Site
specific regions on a cell's surface or within the cell where molecules such as hormones, drugs, or neurotransmitters can bind to elicit a response.
Coupling
In biology, the process of linking two molecules together, often used in reference to chemical reactions or genetic recombination.
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