The Pigmented Protein in Skeletal Muscle Fibers That Stores Oxygen

Question

The pigmented protein in skeletal muscle fibers that stores oxygen is called
A)hemoglobin
B)myoglobin
C)carotene
D)melanin
E)glycogen

Accepted Answer

The pigmented protein in skeletal muscle fibers that stores oxygen is called myoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen to different parts of the body. Carotene is a pigment found in plants and is responsible for their orange color. Melanin is a pigment that gives color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in animals.