What is the maximum number of oxygen atoms that a molecule of hemoglobin can bind ?

Question 1

(A) 2

(B) 4

(C) 8

(D) 16

Question 2

Correct option (C) 8

Explanation:

Haemoglobin molecule is a respiratory pigment, present in erythrocytes necessary for transport of O2 & CO2 gas. It consist of two part like haeme and globin. Haeme is Fe2+ contain porphyrin pigment which associate with for oxygen molecule reversibly (unstable binding) or 8 oxygen atom.

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Correct option (C) 8

Explanation:

Haemoglobin molecule is a respiratory pigment, present in erythrocytes necessary for transport of O2 & CO2 gas. It consist of two part like haeme and globin. Haeme is Fe2+ contain porphyrin pigment which associate with for oxygen molecule reversibly (unstable binding) or 8 oxygen atom.

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