some food substances inhibit iron absorption all the following are such inhibitors except a phyt

Name: some food substances inhibit iron absorption all the following are such inhibitors except a phytates in whole grain cereals b vitamin c in citrus fruits c calcium and phosphorus in milk d ta 87696
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Iron absorption inhibitors are substances that reduce the amount of iron that the body can absor

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Some food substances inhibit iron absorption. All of the following are such inhibitors EXCEPT: a. phytates in whole grain cereals. b. vitamin C in citrus fruits. c. calcium and phosphorus in milk. d. tannins in tea and coffee.

          Some food substances inhibit iron absorption. All of the following are such inhibitors EXCEPT:
a. phytates in whole grain cereals.
b. vitamin C in citrus fruits.
c. calcium and phosphorus in milk.
d. tannins in tea and coffee.

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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06/21/2023

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The question asks us to identify the option that is NOT an iron absorption inhibitor. a. Phytates in whole grain cereals are known to inhibit iron absorption. b. Vitamin C in citrus fruits, on the other hand, enhances iron absorption. c. Calcium and phosphorus Show more…

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Some food substances inhibit iron absorption. All of the following are such inhibitors EXCEPT: a. phytates in whole grain cereals. b. vitamin C in citrus fruits. c. calcium and phosphorus in milk. d. tannins in tea and coffee.