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Cerruloplasmin has which of the following functions?

Transports copper in the blood stream; breaks down H₂O₂ to H₂O and O₂

Transports iron in the blood stream; Oxidizes copper

Transports copper in the blood stream;oxidizes Fe²⁺ to Fe³⁺

Transports iron in the blood stream; breaks down H₂O₂ to H₂O and O₂

Remember Fe2+ is needed as a catalyst for the fenton reaction. Fewer Fe2+ = fewer reactive oxygen species.