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​Which of the following pigments has a high affinity for oxygen? ​
Question

Which of the following pigments has a high affinity for oxygen?

A.

Haemoglobin

B.

Bilirubin

C.

Haemocyanin

D.

Melanin

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) ​Haemoglobin

Explanation: Hemoglobin is a pigment that has a high affinity for oxygen

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  • Hemoglobin and myoglobin are pigments that have a high affinity for oxygen:
  • Hemoglobin: A respiratory pigment found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues. Hemoglobin's high affinity for oxygen allows it to exchange gases at the alveoli.
  • Myoglobin: A pigment that stores oxygen in muscles.
  • Other pigments that have an affinity for oxygen include cytochromes, which are heme proteins that participate in redox reactions.
  • Factors that affect hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen include: pH, Temperature, Carbon dioxide, 2,3-BPG, and Carbon monoxide.​

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