Why does Retinol need RBP to be transported in the blood?

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Why does Retinol need RBP to be transported in the blood?

2007-12-15 12:13:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Retinol needs RBP (retinol binding protein) because RBP is a carrier protein for retinol. This carrier protein aids in transportation of the substance.

2007-12-15 12:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by PersonalTrainer_Nys 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Retinol is a large organic molecule that is poorly soluble in water (the blood). Therefore, it needs a carrier protein to solubilize it for transport.

2007-12-15 21:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋