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The correct statement in respect of prot...

The correct statement in respect of protein haemoglobin is that it

A

functions as a catalyst for biological reactions

B

maintains blood sugar level

C

acts as an oxygen carrier in the blood

D

forms antibodies not offers resistance to disease

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The correct Answer is:
C
Haemoglobin acts as oxygen carrier in the blood because four `Fe^(2+)` ions of each haemoglobin can bid with four molecule of `O_(2)` and form oxyhaemoglobin.
`4Hb +4O_(2) to underset("Oxy-haemoglobin")(Hb_(4)O_(8))`
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