What is the plasma carrier protein for iron?

a. Ferritin
b. Transferrin
c. Albumin
d. Hemosiderin


ANS: B
Transferrin is the carrier protein for iron. Ferritin and hemosiderin are storage forms of iron. Albumin is a carrier protein for many substances but not for iron.

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