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Chemistry
The correct statement in respect of protein haemoglobin is that it
Q. The correct statement in respect of protein haemoglobin is that it
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functions as a catalyst for biological reactions
16%
B
maintains blood sugar level
20%
C
act as an oxygen carrier in the blood
52%
D
forms antibodies and offers resistance to diseases
12%
Solution:
Haemoglobin acts as oxygen carrier in the blood because four
F
e
2
+
ions of each haemoglobin can bind with four molecules of
O
2
and form oxyhaemoglobin.
4
H
b
+
4
O
2
→
Oxy -haemoglobin
H
b
4
O
8