Asked by Davianna Morris on May 06, 2024
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What two molecules is hemoglobin designed to transport?
A) Oxygen and water
B) Carbon monoxide and oxygen
C) Carbon dioxide and oxygen
D) Carbon dioxide and water
Hemoglobin
A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide to be exhaled.
Oxygen
A chemical element (O) that is a highly reactive nonmetal, essential for most forms of life on Earth, and a key component of the atmosphere.
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.
- Gain an understanding of the role hemoglobin plays in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide, along with the effects of carbon monoxide on this transport.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Hemoglobin is primarily designed to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and facilitate the return transport of carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the role hemoglobin plays in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide, along with the effects of carbon monoxide on this transport.