Asked by Benjamin Wolfe on May 01, 2024
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Which of the following is the oxygen-transport pigment that gives vertebrate blood its pink color?
A) Hemoglobin
B) Myoglobin
C) Chlorophyll
D) Hemocyanin
E) Erythropoietin
Oxygen-Transport Pigment
A compound, such as hemoglobin in humans, responsible for carrying oxygen through the bloodstream.
Hemoglobin
This substance in red blood cells is in charge of moving oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
Myoglobin
A hemoglobin-like, oxygen-transferring protein found in muscle.
- Understand the physiological principles underlying the transport of oxygen and its effectiveness across different species.
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Phi Chi PledgeMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hemoglobin is the oxygen-transport pigment in red blood cells that gives vertebrate blood its red (or pink when diluted) color.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the physiological principles underlying the transport of oxygen and its effectiveness across different species.