Iron Transport and Storage
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Iron Transport and Storage“ von Kevin Ahern, PhD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Amino Acid Metabolism“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
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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Dozent des Vortrages Iron Transport and Storage
Kevin Ahern, PhD
Dr. Kevin Ahern is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University (OSU), USA.
He obtained his PhD in Biochemistry from Oregon State University. Currently, he teaches courses for health sciences students at OSU.
He is co-author of three Open Educational electronic textbooks on Biochemistry and a Guide to Getting Into Medical School.
Due to his achievements, he earned OSU’s highest teaching recognition, the Elizabeth P. Ritchie Distinguished Professor Award in 2017.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Ahern teaches courses on Biochemistry and on "How to Get into Medical School”.
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Professor gives a very clear explanation, easily understand. Thank you.
