Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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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 metabolism. It is a part of carbonate dehydratase and carbon dioxide transfer. It is important for the immune functions. Most carbonic anhydrase contains zinc ion in their functional site, and they are therefore classified as metalloenzymes.

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