Haemoglobin contains the metal

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Q: 211 (SSC/NA)
Haemoglobin contains the metal

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Science

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,22,10,3,2,22,5

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{'haemoglobin': [10, 1, 0, 2], 'magnesium': [1, 0, 2, 3], 'copper': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'iron': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'metal': [3, 0, 4, 6], 'molybdenum': [2, 1, 0, 1]}

Haemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in our blood, contains the metal iron. This iron is essential for the binding and transport of oxygen molecules.

Option 1: Copper is not found in the structure of haemoglobin. It is found in other proteins such as copper-containing enzymes.

Option 2: Molybdenum is not found in the structure of haemoglobin. It is found in other proteins such as molybdenum-containing enzymes.

Option 3: Iron is the correct answer. It is an essential component of haemoglobin, allowing it to bind oxygen and transport it throughout the body.

Option 4: Magnesium is not found in the structure of haemoglobin. It is found in other proteins and serves various roles in the body.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3 - Iron.