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77. The function of the conjugated molecule ferritin, found heavily concentrated in the liver and spleen, is the

A. Intra-vacuolar storage of excess glucose
B. Safe storage and detoxification of intracellular iron atoms
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C. Synthesis of lipid bilayers during cell division
D. Translation of viral mRNA strands

📝 Explanation

Ferritin is a hollow metalloprotein shell that stores iron atoms safely as ferric oxide mineral cores, preventing oxidative cellular damage.

📖 Additional Information

  • Intra-vacuolar storage of excess glucose
  • Safe storage and detoxification of intracellular iron atoms
  • Synthesis of lipid bilayers during cell division
  • Translation of viral mRNA strands

Ferritin is a hollow metalloprotein shell that stores iron atoms safely as ferric oxide mineral cores, preventing oxidative cellular damage.

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