Question

Mineral present in red pigment of vertebrate blood is [CBSE PMT 1989]
A) Magnesium
B) Iron
C) Copper
D) Calcium

Answer 1

iron is present in red pigment

Answer 2

Mineral present in “red pigment of vertebrate blood” is Iron.  

Explanation:

This is a essential mineral in our body. This is very much important for the transportation of the oxygen through the red blood cell in the body. The less amount of the iron may cause a disease in the body like anemia.

There are some food supplements which can prevent the deficiency of the iron in the body. They are eggs, meat, vegetables, poultry etc.