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Why would fly blood be color free?
as the fly's blood lacks hemoglobin as well as rbc.
Does hemoglobin have proteins?
Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein. Hemoglobin contains a hemo prosthetic group that has an iron atom at its center. When the iron is bound to oxygen, the hemo group is red in color (oxyhemogoblin), and when it lacks oxygen (deoxygenated form) it is blue-red.
Why are squids blood blue?
To understand why octopus blood is blue, we need to first understand why our blood is red. The blood of most vertebrates (animals containing a backbone..ie: Humans, dogs, birds, reptiles, etc...) is red because our blood contains a protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the molecule responsible for carrying oxygen. Hemoglobin is located in red blood cells. When red blood cells enter the lungs, hemoglobin binds oxygen molecules, and as the red blood cells flow throughout our bodies, hemoglobin releases the oxygen to our cells, nourishing them. The way that this is done is through the use of Iron. Iron (specifically Iron III) is an ideal molecule for binding oxygen. When iron binds oxygen it turns RED. This is why our blood is red; because the hemoglobin within our red blood cells contains iron, which turns red when bound to oxygen. When hemoglobin is not bound to oxygen, our blood is blue as well. Go ahead, look at one of your veins. Veins carry oxygen-depleted blood back to the lungs and heart. Until this blood contacts more oxygen, it remains blue. Now to answer the question: why is octopus blood blue? In short, Octopus blood lacks hemoglobin, and hence lacks iron. Oxygen transfer is accomplished by another (less efficient) protein known as hemocyanin. This protein, as well as other molecules in the octopus' blood give it the characteristic blue color.
How is sickle cell hemoglobin different from normal hemoglobin?
The difference is that a patient with sickle cell disease has an increased level of one specific type of Hemoglobin, that is Fetal hemoglobin or HbF. However, the amount of total hemoglobin is the same.
What is the sickness in which a person lacks hemoglobin?
this disease is known as sickle-cell ;D
What color is blood when it lacks oxygen?
When blood lacks oxygen, it appears dark red or maroon in color.
If Plasma can be given to anyone without danger of incompatibility because it lacks what?
it lacks red blood cells. Plasma is not whole blood there for there isn't a conflicting part
How does iron create red blood cells?
Iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to tissues throughout the body. Without sufficient iron, the body cannot produce enough hemoglobin, leading to a condition called iron-deficiency anemia where the body lacks an adequate number of red blood cells to function properly. Iron is absorbed from the diet and utilized by the body to synthesize hemoglobin and support red blood cell production.
What is unusual about a red blood cell?
A red blood cell lacks a nucleus, mitochondria, and other organelles to make more space for hemoglobin, which carries oxygen. This unique structure enables the cell to be flexible and travel easily through narrow blood vessels to deliver oxygen throughout the body.
Which human blood group lacks proteins in the red blood cells?
Blood type O lacks the antigen proteins of A and B. Blood type O is the universal donor.
Why cocroach blood is colorless?
Cockroach blood is colorless because it contains a fluid called hemolymph, which lacks hemoglobin, the protein responsible for the red color of vertebrate blood. Instead of using hemoglobin to transport oxygen, cockroaches and other insects rely on hemocyanin, a copper-based molecule that is also colorless when not oxygenated. This allows them to efficiently transport oxygen throughout their bodies without the reddish tint associated with vertebrate blood. Additionally, the absence of pigments in their hemolymph contributes to its clear appearance.
Why do distilled water cause hemoglobinuria?
Distilled water lacks essential minerals that are normally found in bodily fluids. When consumed in large amounts, it can disrupt the balance of electrolytes in the blood, leading to hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells) and subsequent release of hemoglobin into the urine, a condition known as hemoglobinuria.
