WAEC Biology 1988 Question 12

Question 12

Transport in Animals

Which of the following blood components has the greatest affinity for oxygen and carbondioxide?

  1. A.Blood plasma
  2. B.Leucocytes
  3. C.Thrombocytes
  4. D.Erythrocytes
  5. E.Lymphocytes
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Answer: D (Erythrocytes)

Explanation

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) contain haemoglobin, which combines readily with oxygen and also carries some carbon dioxide.