Which of the following is incorrect about the function of hemoglobin?

Practice question

Question

Which of the following is incorrect about the function of hemoglobin?

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

Hemoglobin binds to oxygen in the lungs. Hemoglobin does not bind to carbon dioxide. Correct Hemoglobin contains iron. Hemoglobin is found in red blood cells.

Explanation

Hemoglobin does bind to carbon dioxide, transporting it from tissues to the lungs for exhalation.

Share this question

Related blogs

Guides and insights connected to this topic

Virology 25 Jan 2026

SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus: Structure, Genome, Proteins, Replication, Pathogenesis, and Host Interaction

Coronavirus Overview Coronaviruses (CoVs) are enveloped viruses (surrounded by a lipid membrane derived from host cells), belonging to the s...

Virology 25 Jan 2026

Coronavirus Structure, Genome, Replication, Symptoms, Pathogenesis, and Prevention

Structure of Coronavirus Coronaviruses (enveloped RNA viruses) fall in the virus family Coronaviridae, order Nidovirales. They are enveloped...

Virology 25 Jan 2026

Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV): Structure, Genome, Symptoms, Disease Cycle and Management

Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV): Introduction and Importance Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) (plant-infecting RNA virus) is one of the most economic...