The function of hemoglobin is
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Transportation of oxygen
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Destruction of bacteria
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Prevention of anemia
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Utilization of energy
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and returning carbon dioxide. This oxygen transport function is essential for cellular respiration. Hemoglobin does not directly prevent or cause anemia - it's the molecule whose deficiency causes anemia.