What is the role of myoglobin?
A) To store excess iron when iron storage in the liver reaches full capacity
B) To bind oxygen within skeletal muscle to facilitate rapid oxygen utilization
C) To bind excess iron in the GI tract to help prevent overconsumption
D) To facilitate the transfer of oxygen from the lungs into the blood

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Myoglobin is a protein found in skeletal and cardiac muscle that binds oxygen and facilitates its efficient use within the muscle cells. It is responsible for the reddish-brown color of these types of muscle tissue.

What Is the Role of Myoglobin