Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Animalia
Which-one of the following is a mismatch of blood pigment and.organism?
A
Haemoglobin - Frog .
B
Myoglobin - Snail
C
Haemocyanin - Scorpion
D
Haemoerythrin - Sipunculus
Answer
Myoglobin - Snail
Explanation
Solution
The blood serves to transport nutrients, oxygen and waste products from one part of body 'to the other. For the purpose of carrying oxygen, blood ?generally contains a respiratory pigment which? binds with oxygen and transports it. In snails, the respiratory pigment is haemocyanin and is dissolved in plasma. It provides a bl{ie tint to oxidised blood and is similar to haemoglobin but contains copper rather than iron and is less efficient.