AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

HUMAN CIRCULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the red pigment in our body & where is it presented?
A
Haemoglobin, in red blood cells
B
Blood in the body
C
Haemoglobin, in the platelets
D
red pigment, in red blood cells
E
no name. in arteries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying protein that is found within all RBCs. It picks up oxygen where it is abundant (the lungs) and drops off oxygen where it is needed around the body. Hemoglobin is also the pigment that gives RBCs their red color.

Detailed explanation-2: -Haemoglobin is the iron-containing pigment that enables red blood cells to carry high concentrations of oxygen to the tissues.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hemoglobin is the protein inside red blood cells. It carries oxygen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Red blood cells contain a red coloured pigment called haemoglobin. Haemoglobin gives red colour to the blood. It also helps in transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Detailed explanation-5: -Each hemoglobin molecule is made up of four heme groups surrounding a globin group. Heme contains iron and gives a red color to the molecule.

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