Transport Of Oxygen In Blood

Question 1

How to form an unstable oxyhaemoglobin molecule?

Answer 1

One haemoglobin molecule can bind loosely and reversibly with four molecules of oxygen to form an unstable oxyhaemoglobin molecule.

Question 2

Oxygen is bound in a group?

Answer 2

Oxygen is bound to the haem group in haemoglobin.

Question 3

What is the function of adult haemoglobin?

Answer 3

Adult haemoglobin is adapted to transport oxygen as shown in sigmoid oxygen dissociation curve.