Which plasma globulin is involved in transporting copper?
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Correct answer: Ceruloplasmin
Ceruloplasmin is an alpha-2 globulin that carries more than 95% of the copper in the plasma. It also acts as an enzyme (ferroxidase) that assists in iron metabolism.
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