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What is the function of haemoglobin in blood?


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Haemoglobin:

  1. Haemoglobin is an iron-containing protein that is found in red blood cells(RBCs) or erythrocytes.

The function of haemoglobin:

  1. It is a respiratory pigment that plays an important role in transporting oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body.
  2. Due to the presence of haemoglobin, blood appears red in colour.

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