What Is the Primary Function of Hemoglobin

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of hemoglobin?

• A) Iron metabolism
• B) Porphyrin synthesis
• C) Oxygen transport
• D) Signal transduction

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Definitions:

Dead Organisms

Refers to organisms that have ceased all biological functions that sustain life.

Feces

Waste matter discharged from the intestines through the anus; composed of undigested food, bacteria, and cells from the lining of the intestines.

Stomata

Small pores located on the surface of leaves and stems, enabling the exchange of gases between the plant and the surrounding atmosphere.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves, stems, and other organs that regulate gas exchange and water loss by controlling the size of stoma openings.