Highest binding of iron in plasma is seen with___________?
Correct answer: A. Transferrin
- A. Transferrin
- B. Ferritin
- C. Hemoglobin
- D. Ceruloplasmin
Explanation
Transferrin is the main plasma protein that binds and transports iron. Ferritin stores iron mainly inside cells, while haemoglobin carries iron within red blood cells and ceruloplasmin primarily carries copper.
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