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What is the maximum number of O2 molecules one haemoglobin molecule can carry?
AFour molecules
BEight molecules
CTwo molecules
DSix molecules
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Four molecules
Each haemoglobin molecule has four heme sites, so it carries up to four O2 molecules.
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