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In human blood, the oxygen carrier is...

In human blood, the oxygen carrier is

A

Iron

B

Meth–hemoglobin

C

Hemocyanin

D

Haemoglobin

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The correct Answer is:
D
Hemoglobin is a red colour pigment in red blood cells. It has two components heme `Fe^(2+)` that function as a chelating agent to bind with `O_(2)` molecules for transportation.
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