Question

Mention the role of hemoglobin in respiration

Answer 1

1. Hemoglobin is a type of red-colored pigment present in red blood cells.
2. This iron-containing proteinaceous pigment results in the red color of red blood cells.
3. In respiration, hemoglobin helps in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body through blood.
4. It carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the cells and carries blood rich in carbon dioxide from other cells to the lungs.