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Hemoglobin transports oxygen from areas of high oxygen concentration-like the lungs- to areas of low oxygen concentration-tissues that need oxygen. Human hemoglobin has four subunits- two beta and two alpha- and each subunit contains an iron molecule that is involved in binding oxygen. These subunits work together and bind oxygen cooperatively in a pretty interesting way. Here is a great explanation from NIH I you'd like to know more: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22596/
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∙ 10y agoHaemoglobin is responsible transferring oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. It is actually the reason red blood cells appear red, although oxygen-rich blood is noticeably brighter than the depleted blood returning to the heart and lungs. Haemoglobin is 97% of the red blood cells while the other 3% is dissolved in plasma. At sea level haemoglobin is 100% saturated and decreases when you go above sea level.
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Is Hemoglobin a lipid?
No, hemoglobin is a protein.
Define hemoglobin phoresis?
what is hemoglobin?
What part of the blood cell carries oxygen?
hemoglobin
What is a Chemical in red blood cells that carries oxygen?
This chemical is hemoglobin.
What is a lack of hemoglobin?
Hypochromia (as in hypochromic anemia) is the medical term meaning deficiency in hemoglobin.
Is crocodile have hemoglobin?
Yes crocodiles do have a Hemoglobin.
Is Hemoglobin a nucleic acid?
No, hemoglobin is a protein.
Which mineral allows red blood cells to carry oxygen?
It is called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen and iron to the tissues.
What is the colour of hemoglobin and oxy hemoglobin?
Well, the high concentration of hemoglobin is what gives our blood its red color. More specifically, the porphyrin functional group in the hemoglobin structure is what gives hemoglobin (and oxy-hemoglobin) its red hue.DO NOT LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT HEMOGLOBIN IS RED BECAUSE OF THE IRON IN THE CENTER OF ITS STRUCTURE. THEY WOULD BE LYING TO YOU.
Hemoglobin carroes to the cells what?
Hemoglobin carries oxygen to the cells. Hemoglobin is contained in red blood cells.
What is the hemoglobin?
hemoglobin is the cause thats why your blood is red
Why is the shape of hemoglobin important?
Hemoglobin is the oxygen carrier.
