What does transferrin carry in the blood?
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This educational resource presents a question about the function of transferrin in the blood. Users are prompted to fill in the blank space with their answer. Transferrin is a glycoprotein that plays a crucial role in iron transport through the bloodstream. Understanding this process is important for studying human physiology and medical science related to iron metabolism and associated disorders.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Feb6d6181-3292-4401-a343-5f93d983c3c2%2F671bb131-75ea-430c-9d31-04dbf61df353%2F9rhvp1d.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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This educational resource presents a question about the function of transferrin in the blood. Users are prompted to fill in the blank space with their answer. Transferrin is a glycoprotein that plays a crucial role in iron transport through the bloodstream. Understanding this process is important for studying human physiology and medical science related to iron metabolism and associated disorders.
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