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Trace Metal Content and Estimated Daily Human Intake from Chicken Eggs in Ibadan, Nigeria

Sayo O. Fakayode Baylor University Center for Analytical Spectroscopy Waco, Texas
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Iromidayo B. Olu-OWOLABI University of Ibadan Department of Chemistry Ibadan, Nigeria
Pages 245-251 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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