Question

When hemoglobin combines with oxygen, the compound formed is

• A. Haemoglobide
• B. Haemoglobic oxide
• C. Haemoglobin oxide
• D. Oxyhaemoglobin

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Oxyhaemoglobin

The correct option is D:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein present in the red blood corpuscles.
2. They help in carrying oxygen molecules and transport them to the targeted cells and tissues.
3. When hemoglobin binds with the oxygen molecule the resultant compound formed is known as oxyhemoglobin.
4. It is bright red in color.

Final answer:

When hemoglobin combines with oxygen, the compound formed is oxyhemoglobin.