Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements about haemoglobin and select the correct answer from the code even below:

1. It contains iron
2. It imparts red colour to the blood
3. It provides immunity against certain diseases
4. It is a carrier of oxygen in blood

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1, 2 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 4”.
The correct answer is 1, 2 and 4.

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Code:
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