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It is the blood molecule that carries oxygen around the body to be used in , say the muscles.
It discharges the oxygen at the point of usagem and 'picks up' carbon dioxide, to become 'carboxyhaemaglobin', which goes to the lungs and is exchanged into the air.
This molecule does NOT work without iron in oxidation state (III) ; the red colour of blood;. People with a shortage of iron in their blood stream are 'Anaemic', and often show tiredness or difficulty in breathing.
You ingest iron in your diet as red meat , when iron is in oxidation state (III), or a green vegetables , when iron is in oxidation state (II). The human organism then proceeds to oxidise Iron(II) to iron(III).
The iron ion has a porphyrin ring around it, and this porphyrin ring has various branches and functional groups attached, in order to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. The whole is a balanced movement of electrons through this very large molecule, but it does NOT occur without the iron ion (Fe^(3+) being at the centre of things.
So (carb)oxyhaemaglobin is a very important molecule in the body, and needed to keep you alive.
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How does oxygen go round the body?
Oxygen from the air is absorbed through the alveoli of the lungs and attaches itself to Haemoglobin in the bloodstream, becoming "Oxyhaemoglobin" which is bright red in colour and unstable in its nature. Transported by the blood it is then absorbed by the cells to be used by them.
What molecule does the oxygen you breathe in end up in?
The oxygen you breathe in ends up in molecules such as water (H2O) or carbon dioxide (CO2) through the process of cellular respiration in your body. In this process, oxygen is used to generate energy for cells, and eventually becomes part of the molecules that are produced as waste products or used for other cellular functions.
What body system is responsible for providing oxygen to the body?
The respiratory system is responsible for providing oxygen to the body. This system includes the lungs, airways, and muscles that help in breathing. Oxygen is taken in through the lungs and then transported to the body's cells through the bloodstream.
How does oxygen travel through your body?
Oxygen is absorbed into the blood in the lungs.This is made possible by the iron pigment present in the red blood cells-haemoglobin,the haemoglobin forms an unstable compound oxy-haemoglobin.the oxygenated blood then travel the pulmonary vein to the heart where its pumped to the body cells.At the cells the oxyhaemoglobin quickly decompose to release its oxygen.the blood travels to the lung where the process is repeated again!
Why are carbon dioxide molecules important for metabolism in living things?
Carbon dioxide molecules are very important for photosynthesis
What is the Percentage of oxygen transported as oxyhaemoglobin in normal healthy adult?
98%
What happens when the blood reaches tissues or cells that do not have enough oxygen?
The oxyhaemoglobin will break down and oxygen will release. :)
How does the human body fight lead poisoning?
no lead inhibits the ability of haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin and transport oxygen around the body - there is nothing to "fight"
What is hemoglobin-oxygen combination called?
Oxygen+Hb= Oxyheamoglobin CO+Hb=Carboxyheamoglobin sulfur dioxide+Hb= sulfheamoglobin
What protein combines with oxygen in the blood for transport?
The protein haemoglobin found in red blood cells binds reversibly with oxygen. It is the oxygen transporter in blood, and when combined with oxygen the product is oxyhaemoglobin. One haemoglobin molecule binds with four oxygen molecules in accordance with the chemical equation: Hb + 4O2 -> Hb(O2)4 Note: Hb is haemoglobin; Hb(O2)4 is oxyhaemoglobin
What is oxyhaemoglobin?
oxyhemoglobin (hemoglobin bound to oxygen) is highest in the alveolar venule. This is the initial vessel carrying freshly-oxygenated blood away from the alveolus, which is the air-sac in the lung...
Where is oxyhaemoglobin formed?
Oxyhaemoglobin is oxygenated blood. Impure blood is carried to the lungs where exchange of gases occurs in the alveoli of the lungs and the blood is purified as it gets oxygenated and becomes oxyhaemoblobin.
How pH works in the blood?
I like this, I think it's awfully clever. Basically haemoglobin 'connects' with oxygen to make oxyhaemoglobin, it does this by changing its shape. As we respire (cell respiration, not breathing) we release CO2 - carbon dioxide - into the blood, CO2 dissolves in the water in the blood and lowers the pH - ie it becomes acidic. The acidity changes the shape of the oxyhaemoglobin which makes the haemoglobin release the oxygen molecules just where the cells need them.
Does haemoglobin contain oxygen?
Yes, this occurs when the haemoglobin is binded with O2 to form oxyhaemoglobin. Haemoglobin is designed and destined to carry oxygen but unfortunately it has more affinity for carbon monoxide which is dangerous.
How is oxygen and carbon dioxide transported in humans?
O2 and Co2 are transported throughout human body by blood. 97% of O2 combines with haemoglobin of RBCs to form oxyhaemoglobin within the lungs. The oxyhaemoglobin then gives out O2 to all the cells. The remaining 3% gets dissolved in blood plasma. 70% of CO2 gets dissolved in blood plasma to reach the lungs from the tissues. The remaining contents of Co2 then combines with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin to reach the lungs from the tissues.
Do red blood cells contain haemoglobin?
yes they do contain haemoglobin it is this substance only which gives red blood cells its red colour Haemoglobin is also carrying Oxygen from lungs to viscera in the form of Oxyhaemoglobin.
Describe oxygen transport in the red blood cell?
Red blood cells contain a substance called haemoglobin. Oxygen dissolves in haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin. This compound travels in the blood and is taken to all the cells
