Iron accumulation in the human body has been implicated in some diseases. A chelating ligand sometimes is administered to treat these diseases. This treatment works because the ligand ________
A)oxidizes iron(II) to iron(III).
B)reduces iron(III) to iron(II).
C)precipitates the iron.
D)binds the iron to a protein.
E)forms a complex with the iron.

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A chelating ligand works in treating diseases caused by iron accumulation by forming a complex with the iron. The complex is then easily eliminated from the body.

Iron Accumulation in the Human Body Has Been Implicated in Some