The protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen is:
A. Hemoglobin
B. Insulin
C. Fibrinogen
D. Collagen
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Hemoglobin is an iron-containing metalloprotein in erythrocytes that binds oxygen reversibly, forming oxyhemoglobin. Each molecule has four heme groups, each binding one O₂. Collagen is a structural protein, insulin a hormone, fibrinogen a clotting protein. Hemoglobin also carries some CO₂ and buffers blood pH.

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