JAMB Biology 2001 Question 20

Question 20

Transport in Animals

The transportation of oxygen and carbon (IV) oxide in mammals is carried out by

  1. A.leucocytes
  2. B.thrombocytes
  3. C.phagocytes
  4. D.erythrocytes.
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Answer: D (erythrocytes.)

Explanation

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) contain haemoglobin, which carries oxygen and some carbon (IV) oxide.