AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

GAS EXCHANGE IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Oxyhaemoglobin form from combination of
A
Haemoglobin
B
Oxygen
C
Glucose
D
Water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein present in the red blood corpuscles. They help in carrying oxygen molecules and transport them to the targeted cells and tissues. When hemoglobin binds with the oxygen molecule the resultant compound formed is known as oxyhemoglobin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Oxygen in the blood combines with haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oxyhaemoglobin is formed in the lungs when oxygen binds to haemoglobin, present in the RBCs.

Detailed explanation-4: -> Option B-Oxyhemoglobin. It is the correct option as oxyhemoglobin is a bright red substance formed by the combination of oxygen with haemoglobin and that is what has been asked in the question.

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