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Hemoglobin contains a heme group with an Iron ion attached to it. This iron is what binds to O2.
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∙ 13y agoHemoglobin contains a heme group with an Iron ion attached to it. This iron is what binds to O2.
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How many ion sites does a hemoglobin have?
4
What is an essential element in hemoglobin?
Iron
What happens when hemoglobin is degraded?
The part of the blood that is responsible for carrying oxygen is hemoglobin. The hemoglobin binds to oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs. Then the hemoglobin releases the oxygen at the cells. The part of the hemoglobin molecule that is directly responsible for carrying the oxygen is the iron ion in the center of the molecule's structure. The iron ion changes from a Fe +2 ion to a Fe +3 when carrying the oxygen. Then the hemoglobin reaches the cell, the iron ion decomposes back to the more stable Fe +2 state, replacing the oxygen with a water molecule.
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What substance is transported as reduced hemoglobin in the blood?
Hydrogen Ion :-)
What ion is needed to make a hgb molecule?
Hemoglobin contain iron.
The part of the hemoglobin molecule that directly interacts with oxygen is what?
Iron Ion
Is hemoglobin protein?
Yes. Hemoglobin is a metalloprotein, which is a generic term for a protein that contains a metal ion chemical compound called a cofactor.
What is the fucntion of circulatory system?
To circulate hemoglobin to all the organs of the body. This hemoglobin contains oxygen which is essential for the working of the body
What is found in the center of a hemoglobin molecule?
Iron is the element found at the centre of haemoglobin.
The chemical element that characterizes hemoglobin is what?
Iron (Fe). It is the central ion of the Haem subunit.
What ion is essential for thyroid function?
Iodine
