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Anatomy Haematology 9e219080

Hb is a good buffer because of

A
Histidine residues
B
Protein nature
C
Acidic nature
D
Iron molecules
High-Yield Explanation
Ref Robbins 9/e p650 Haemoglobin also functions in CO2 and proton transpo from tissues to lungs . Release of O2 from Oxy Hb at the tissue is accompanied by uptake of proton due to lowering of the pKa of histamine residues

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