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Cu containing respiratory pigment is :...

Cu containing respiratory pigment is `:`

A

Haemoglobin

B

Haemocyanin

C

Chlorocruorin

D

All the above

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To solve the question "Cu containing respiratory pigment is:", we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: We need to identify which respiratory pigment contains copper (Cu). 2. **Define Respiratory Pigments**: Respiratory pigments are metalloproteins that play a crucial role in the transport of oxygen in the body. They contain metal ions that bind to oxygen. 3. **List Common Respiratory Pigments**: The common respiratory pigments include: - Hemoglobin - Hemocyanin - Hemoerythrin - Chlorocruorin 4. **Identify the Metal in Each Pigment**: - **Hemoglobin**: Contains Iron (Fe). - **Hemoerythrin**: Contains Iron (Fe). - **Chlorocruorin**: Contains Iron (Fe). - **Hemocyanin**: Contains Copper (Cu). 5. **Analyze the Options**: From the list, we see that: - Hemoglobin, Hemoerythrin, and Chlorocruorin all contain Iron. - Hemocyanin is the only pigment that contains Copper. 6. **Conclusion**: The respiratory pigment that contains copper is **Hemocyanin**. ### Final Answer: The Cu containing respiratory pigment is **Hemocyanin**. ---
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