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What does “Oxygen transport” actually mean in Breathing & Exchange of Gases, and why does it matter for NEET?

most oxygen is carried by haemoglobin in red blood cells as oxyhaemoglobin.

In simple words: most oxygen is carried by haemoglobin in red blood cells as oxyhaemoglobin. Getting Oxygen transport clear matters because NEET questions on Breathing & Exchange of Gases usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Oxygen transport

Common mistake

thinking oxygen mostly dissolves in the plasma.

Memory tip

only a little O₂ dissolves in plasma; haemoglobin carries the rest.

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