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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part I

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Which of the following proteins is primarily responsible for iron homeostasis?

ceruloplasmin
ferritin
haptoglobin
Transferrin

Explanation

Answer: D - Transferrin is a glycoprotein synthesized in the liver having a central role in the body’s metabolism of iron. Each mole of transferring can transport 2 moles of Fe3+ in the circulation to sites where iron is required.

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