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What molecule is important in the formation of the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule?
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What is the iron-containing portion of the hemoglobin molecule called?
The iron containing part of hemoglobin is the 'heme' molecule.
What part of the hemoglobin molecule is recycled to form bile?
A portion of the heme group
What portion of hemoglobin molecule binds oxygen?
Hemoglobin contains a heme group with an Iron ion attached to it. The iron is what binds to O2.
Where is iron found in a hemoglobin?
Haemoglobin is found in red blood cells in the blood. Its function is to carry oxygen to all parts of the body through oxygenated blood.
What is the medical condition porphyrias?
The porphyrias are disorders in which the body produces too much porphyrin and insufficient heme (an iron-containing nonprotein portion of the hemoglobin molecule).
What happens to the globin portion of the hemoglobin?
Nothing
Element needed to make hemoglobin?
I hate these stupid work sheets they always give you in science classes. but the answer is (IRON)
What acts as ATPase during the contraction cycle of muscle?
myosin cross-bridges
What do hydrophobic portion of a synthetic detergent molecule usually consists of?
The hydrophobic portion of a synthetic detergent molecule usually consists of a series of hydrocarbons. It is attracted to particles of oil and grease.
What makes up the solid portion of the blood?
Cells make up the solid portion which is 45% of the blood. red blood cells, hemoglobin, whiteblood cells, and platelets.
What portion of the inner layer of the eye is concerned with image formation?
The retina.
How is oxygen transported through the bloodstream?
A small portion is carried in the blood plasma and the remainder is transported by combining with hemoglobin.
