The respiratory pigment in human blood that transports oxygen is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The respiratory pigment in human blood that transports oxygen is:
A. Hemoglobin
B. Myoglobin
C. Hemocyanin
D. Cytochrome
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hemoglobin is a red, iron-containing protein in red blood cells (erythrocytes) that reversibly binds oxygen to form oxyhemoglobin. Each molecule has four heme groups, each binding one O₂ molecule. Hemocyanin (copper-based) is found in some invertebrates. Myoglobin stores oxygen in muscles. Cytochromes are electron carriers in respiration. Hemoglobin also transports CO₂ as carbaminohemoglobin.

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