Question

Why do persons with anaemia are adviced to eat iron reach food?

• A. Iron helps in functioning of haemoglobin.
• B. It helps in binding of oxygen.
• C. It helps in fighting microbes.
• D. It helps increase red blood cells.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Iron helps in functioning of haemoglobin.
B It helps in binding of oxygen.

A person with anaemia is adviced to eat iron rich food. Because, iron is very important for proper functioning of the haemoglobin protein present in red blood cells (RBC). Iron is integral part of haemoglobin protein. It binds to oxygen molecules and helps RBC transport to other parts of the body. It doesn't helps in increasing the RBCs but helps in maintain the proper functioning. And, iron do not help in fighting microbes inside our body.