- Hemoglobin, found in red blood cells, has a high affinity for oxygen molecules. - This binding and transport mechanism is essential for respiration in vertebrates.
Which can bind O₂ molecules?
Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2020 · Topic: Circulatory System (Components of Blood: Plasma, Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Platelets)
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