Question
Biology Question on The respiratory system
How much amount of oxygen is present in one gram of haemoglobin?
A
20 mL
B
1.34 mL
C
40 mL
D
13.4 mL
Answer
1.34 mL
Explanation
Solution
1.34 mL of oxygen is present in one gram of haemoglobin i.e. each gram of haemoglobin can combine maximally with 1.34 mL of O; normally, there are 15 gms of haemoglobin per 100 mL of blood.