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Formation of oxyhaemoglobin is a/an ________(a) oxygenation(b) oxidation(c) reduction(d) deoxygenationI got this question in final exam.This interesting question is from Transport of Gases topic in division Breathing and Exchange of Gases of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (a) oxygenation

Explanation: OXYGEN does not oxidize haemoglobin. FORMATION of oxyhaemoglobin is a process of oxygenation. The valency of iron is 2 in oxyhaemoglobin. Some gases like OZONE oxidise haemoglobin. This OXIDIZED HB is called methamoglobin.



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