Q.Assertion (A) : Ascorbic acid and iron in the meal should be in 2 : 1 ratio. Reason (R) : Desirable level of ascorbic acid in a meal improves iron absorption among Indians on a vegetarian diet. Codes :
Correct answer: (A) is right and (R) is completely correct explanation.
Explanation
Ascorbic acid and iron in the meal should be in 2 : 1 ratio. Desirable level of ascorbic acid in a meal improves iron absorption among Indians on a vegetarian diet because ascorbic acid act as reducing agent they keep the ferric ion in ferrous form and hence facilitate iron absorption.
Ascorbic acid and iron in the meal should be in 2 : 1 ratio. Desirable level of ascorbic acid in a meal improves iron absorption among Indians on a vegetarian diet because ascorbic acid act as reducing agent they keep the ferric ion in ferrous form and hence facilitate iron absorption.