Hemoglobin is a metalloprotein, which is a generic term for a protein that contains a metal iron cofactor. (A cofactor in biochemistry terms is a non-protein chemical compound that is bound to a protein and is vital for the protein's biological activity.)
The name hemoglobin is derived from the words heme and globin, reflecting the fact that each subunit of hemoglobin is a globular protein with an embedded heme group. This is what attracts oxygen to the entire molecule. As absence of iron decreases heme synthesis, red blood cells in iron deficiency anemia lack the red hemoglobin pigment and are smaller than normal.
Iron deficiency gives rise to a microcytic anaemia, that is to say there is less haemoglobin circulating (spell it properly!) and the MCV of the cells is reduced, i.e. they have less volume.
Hemoglobin is the essential protein that is in all red blood cells. Without hemoglobins, cells would have no purpose.
No, white blood cells do not contain hemoglobin; red blood cells contain hemoglobin (and it is the hemoglobin that gives them their red color).
The cells that carry hemoglobin are red blood cells. Their scientific name is erythrocytes.
Red blood cells (also called erythrocytes)
Yes, of course. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells.
red blood cells contain iron based pigment hemoglobin
Erythrocytes are cells that contain hemoglobin. These are commonly known as red blood cells.
The hemoglobin in red blood cells releases oxygen to other cells throughout the body.
Hemoglobin carries the oxygen in the blood and it gives the red blood cells their color.
White blood cells and platelets are the blood cells without hemoglobin. It is found in red blood cells.
Hemoglobin carries oxygen to the cells. Hemoglobin is contained in red blood cells.
red blood cells
Hemoglobin gives the red blood cells the ability to carry oxygen.