NEET Zoology Muscle Contraction MCQ Question
What is the primary function of myoglobin in muscle tissue?
Oxygen storage
Fat storage
Carbon dioxide transport
Energy production
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Myoglobin is a red coloured oxygen storing pigment found in muscle tissue, which aids in the storage of oxygen for muscle metabolism, particularly in red fibres that contain plenty of mitochondria.
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