How many molecules of oxygen can bind to a molecule of haemoglobin?

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Solution

The correct option is D Four
Each haemoglobin molecule has four iron atoms, each of which can combine with a molecule of oxygen through the coordinate bond. Hence, total four molecules of oxygen can bind to one molecule of haemoglobin.

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