Myoglobin occurs in
Correct answer: D. Muscles
- A. Blood
- B. Liver
- C. Spleen
- D. Muscles
Explanation
Myoglobin is an oxygen binding protein present in all muscle fibers. It is an iron-containing protein similar to haemoglobin and gives the muscle a reddish appearance. Red muscle fibres have abundant myoglobin while white muscle fibers have less myoglobin.
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