Daily requirement of iron in man is_____________?
Correct answer: C. 10 mg
- A. 1gm
- B. 10 microgram
- C. 10 mg
- D. 20 mg
Explanation
An adult man generally needs about 10 mg of dietary iron daily, although only roughly 1 mg is absorbed to replace normal losses. The larger dietary amount accounts for incomplete absorption.
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