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Transport of Gases

Question

Each haemoglobin molecule can carry a maximum of ____ oxygen molecules.

Easy

A

4
B

3
C

2
D

5

Solution

Each haemoglobin has four haeme groups. Each haeme has one Fe²⁺ which can bind one O₂. Hence, each haemoglobin molecule can carry a maximum of four oxygen molecules.

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