The X and Y Chromosomes Determine Your Sex. One chromosome pair - the sex chromosomes - is unique. You don't necessarily end up with a matching pair. Typically females have two X chromosomes and males have an X and a Y. Mothers always pass an X chromosome on to their children.
On the other hand, the absorption of nonheme iron, the major dietary pool, is greatly influenced by meal composition. Ascorbic acid is a powerful enhancer of nonheme iron absorption and can reverse the inhibiting effect of such substances as tea and calcium/phosphate.
Vitamins. Vitamins are an important part of food and are absorbed through the small intestine. Vitamins are grouped based on how your body absorbs them. Water-soluble B-complex and C vitamins dissolve in water prior to absorption.