GCE Biology 1989 Question 6

Question 6

Transport in Animals

Blood in mammals transports oxygen because it contains the pigment called

  1. A.haemoglobin
  2. B.chlorocruorin
  3. C.melanin
  4. D.haemocyanin
  5. E.haemoerythrin
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (haemoglobin)

Explanation

Mammalian red cells contain haemoglobin, which combines loosely with oxygen.