How many oxygen atoms can Haemoglobin carry?

Correct answer: B. 8

  • A. 4
  • B. 8
  • C. 2
  • D. 1

Explanation

Hemoglobin consists of 4 polypeptide chains and there is one haem group in each chain which can hold one oxygen molecule (two atoms), thus one hemoglobin molecule can carry eight oxygen atoms.

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