The protein that carries iron from the gut to the body tissues is called________________?
Correct answer: B. Transferrin
- A. Ferritin
- B. Transferrin
- C. Myoglobin
- D. Haemosiderin
Explanation
Transferrin is the plasma iron-binding protein that transports absorbed iron from the intestine to tissues and bone marrow. Ferritin and haemosiderin mainly store iron, whereas myoglobin stores oxygen in muscle.
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