Question

Hemoglobin is a type of

• A. Respiratory pigment
• B. Carbohydrate
• C. Skin pigment
• D. Vitamin

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Respiratory pigment

The correct option is option A.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Hemoglobin is a respiratory pigment involved in the respiratory process.
2. It is red in colour and is present in human blood.
3. It increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Carbohydrates are a source of energy in the body.
2. These include starch, sugar, and dietary fibers.

Option C:

1. Skin pigment provides natural pigmentation to the skin.
2. Melanin is the key skin pigment.

Option D:

1. Vitamins are organic substances that can be classified as either water-soluble or fat soluble.
2. Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K.
3. Water soluble vitamins are C and B.

Final answer: Hemoglobin is respiratory pigment.