<prompt> Following is given with iron to increase its absorption -MilkAntacidsCitrus fruitsAlkalies  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., Citrus fruitso Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C ascorbic acid which increases intestinal absorption of iron.Factors affecting iron absorptionA. Decreasing absorption By complexing forming chelate with irono Phytateso Milko Tetracyclineo Phosphateso EDTA By opposing reduction of ferric form to ferrous form.o Pancreatic secretionso Antacidso AlkaliesB. Increasing absorption By enhancing reduction of ferric form to ferrous form.o Ascorbic acido Citric acido HC1o Gastric secretion 