Which statement about iron is incorrect?
A) It is found in the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule.
B) It is converted into bilirubin upon erythrocyte degradation.
C) It readily combines reversibly with O₂.
D) Its deficiency in the diet can lead to anemia.
E) Its deficiency may be due to inadequately absorption from the digestive tract.
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Q18: Erythrocytes
A)secrete fibrinogen needed for clotting
B)secrete plasminogen that
Q19: Which of the following statements concerning erythrocytes
Q20: Which statement is incorrect?
A)Plasma proteins are responsible
Q21: In addition to transporting oxygen, hemoglobin transports
A)some
Q22: Erythropoiesis
A)is accomplished in the bone marrow upon
Q24: Pernicious anemia develops from a deficiency of
A)ATP
B)carbonic
Q25: Anemia results from a reduced O₂-carrying capacity
Q26: Hemoglobin
A)is found in the nuclei of red
Q27: Which of the following is not a
Q28: White blood cells
A)are the most abundant type
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