Which of the following is the main function of myoglobin in the human body?

Which of the following is the main function of myoglobin in the human body? Correct Answer Storage of oxygen in the muscles

  • Myoglobin is mainly responsible for storage of oxygen in the muscles and it is not very efficient in transporting it. 
  • Myoglobin is a special type of pigment present in the muscles. It is made up of a single polypeptide and it binds with only one oxygen.
  • It has a higher affinity than the haemoglobin. So, it is an efficient storing pigment in the muscles.
  • Whenever the muscles are subjected to the strainers exercises the myoglobin releases the stored oxygen allowing the muscles to perform aerobic respiration.

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