Iron is a component of the protein _____, which functions to _____

a. myoglobin; protect against free radicals
b. transferrin; transport oxygen in the blood
c. hemosiderin; help blood clotting
d. hemoglobin; transport oxygen in the bloodstream
e. hemostatin; excrete excess iron


d

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