Question

How is most of the oxygen transported in the blood?

Answer 1

Transportation of oxygen in the blood:

1. Oxygen is carried within the blood in two forms.
2. 97% of oxygen is bound to haemoglobin.
3. The rest 3% gets dissolved in the water of the plasma and blood cells.
4. Haemoglobin is a haem-containing protein that is present in red blood cells.
5. It is the primary carrier of oxygen in the blood.
6. Haemoglobin collects oxygen in respiratory organs, mainly in the lungs, and releases it into the tissue in order to generate necessary energy.