Which component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen to the body tissues?

Explanation

Red blood cells contain a special protein called hemoglobin that grabs onto oxygen molecules. When blood flows through the lungs, hemoglobin picks up oxygen. The red blood cells then travel through blood vessels to deliver this oxygen to every cell in your body.

Red blood cells are shaped like little discs that are curved inward on both sides. This shape gives them more surface area to carry more oxygen. Your body makes millions of new red blood cells every second in your bone marrow.

White blood cells fight infections and diseases, not carry oxygen. Platelets help blood clot when you get cut. Plasma is the liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients but does not carry oxygen itself.