Iron
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− | Iron is a chemical [[Element|element]], which has the symbol Fe (derived from the Latin: ferrum) | + | Iron is a chemical [[Element|element]], which has the symbol Fe (derived from the Latin: ferrum) and an [[Atomic number|atomic number]] of 26<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron</ref>. It is very important for the transport of [[Oxygen|oxygen]] to cells in higher mammals as it is a vital component of [[Haemoglobin]]. |
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Latest revision as of 09:50, 6 December 2017
Iron is a chemical element, which has the symbol Fe (derived from the Latin: ferrum) and an atomic number of 26[1]. It is very important for the transport of oxygen to cells in higher mammals as it is a vital component of Haemoglobin.