Which of the Following Proteins Stimulates the Formation of Red

Question

Which of the following proteins stimulates the formation of red blood cells in the body?
A) fibrinogen
B) collagen
C) casein
D) erythropoietin

Accepted Answer

Erythropoietin is the hormone responsible for stimulating the formation of red blood cells in the body. Fibrinogen is a clotting protein, collagen is a structural protein, and casein is a milk protein that is not involved in red blood cell production.