GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name red pigment that is present in red blood cells.
A
Haemoglobin
B
Chlorophyll
C
Chloroplast
D
Vacuole
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Haemoglobin is the iron-containing pigment that enables red blood cells to carry high concentrations of oxygen to the tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -The red pigment which carries oxygen in the blood is haemoglobin.

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