Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 38, Problem 1CT
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To explain: The reason why diet deficient in zinc does not reduce the number of red blood cells, but it impairs respiratory function by reducing CO2 output.
Concept introduction: The mineral zinc activates the enzymes of protein
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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