Iron Transport and Storage
About the Lecture
The lecture Iron Transport and Storage by Kevin Ahern, PhD is from the course Amino Acid Metabolism.
Included Quiz Questions
Which of the following is true about iron?
- It can gain or lose electrons depending on its oxidative state.
- It can help to break down free radicals using the Fenton reaction.
- It is needed in large amounts in the body.
- It can react with water to form a peroxyl radical.
- Iron is easily excreted from the body via the kidneys.
Which protein is involved in iron transit within secretory fluids?
- Lactoferrin
- Ferritin
- Catalase
- Cytochrome
- Myoglobin
Which of the following is true regarding transferrin?
- It transfers its iron to intracellular ferritin.
- It can carry hundreds of iron atoms.
- It is slow in the transferring of its iron.
- It is a lipoprotein.
- It has a very poor affinity for iron.
Which of the following are true regarding ferritin?
- It is present in low amounts in iron deficiency anemia.
- It stores two atoms of ferrous iron per complex.
- It stores iron in the ferrous state.
- Ferroxidase converts it to hemosiderin.
Which of the following is true of a transferrin receptor?
- It is a glycoprotein.
- It is a cytoplasmic protein.
- It is expressed in decreased amounts when cellular iron levels are low.
- It helps transport ferritin into the cell.
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Author of lecture Iron Transport and Storage
Kevin Ahern, PhD
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Professor gives a very clear explanation, easily understand. Thank you.
