Iron Uptake in the Intestine Is Promoted by All of the Following

question 77

Multiple Choice

Iron uptake in the intestine is promoted by all of the following except:

• A) a low pH.
• B) a high pH.
• C) ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to maintain iron in the ferrous form.
• D) a diet rich in heme.

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