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What is the function of hemoglobin present in red blood corpuscles

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Haemoglobin:
Haemoglobin is a protein found in the red blood cells(RBCs) that acts as an oxygen carrier.
The function of haemoglobin:
It is a respiratory pigment that plays an important role in transporting oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body.
Haemoglobin is the red pigment due to which blood appears red in colour.

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