wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Oxygen is transported by blood in which of the following forms?

A
Dissolved in blood plasma
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Bound to haemoglobin
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
As bicarbonate ions
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
As oxygen ions
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Bound to haemoglobin
Oxygen is transported by the blood in two ways - as physically dissolved in the blood plasma and the rest of it bound to the haemoglobin in the RBCs. Only about 2% of the oxygen is transported in the dissolved state in plasma, while the remaining 98% is transported chemically bound to haemoglobin.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Transport of Oxygen
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon