Name the Molecule That Is Responsible for Oxidizing Ferrous Iron

question 1

Multiple Choice

Name the molecule that is responsible for oxidizing ferrous iron to ferric iron to be combined with transferrin.

• A) DCytB
• B) DMT1
• C) Ferroportin
• D) Hephaestin

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