Iron Is a Component of Which of the Following Proteins

question 43

Multiple Choice

Iron is a component of which of the following proteins, responsible for transport of oxygen in the bloodstream?

• A) myoglobin
• B) transferrin
• C) hemosiderin
• D) hepcidin
• E) hemoglobin

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