Question

Which of these proteins store oxygen?

• A. Troponin
• B. Tropomyosin
• C. Myoglobin
• D. ‘G’ actin

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Myoglobin

Myoglobin is present in the muscle fibres. It is red in colour. The function of myoglobin is to store oxygen, so that it is readily available for providing energy in the form of ATP for the proper functioning of muscles.