Question

what is haemoglobin? name the blood cell which contains haemoglobin. write one important function of haemoglobin ​

Answer 1

Hemoglobin is protein in red blood cells that is made up of four chains. Each of these chains contains a compound known as heme, which in turn contains iron, which is what transports oxygen in the bloodstream.

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Answer 2

Answer :-

In general terms, "Haemoglobin" can be defined as the carrier of oxygen (O₂) or the respiratory pigment in the blood of Vertebrates.

Extra Information :-

• "Haemoglobin" is a protein (5% Haem protien and 95% Globin protien).

• The molecules of "Haemoglobin" is made up of 4 Polypeptides, 2 α (alpha) chains and 2 β (beta) chains.

• Each and every chain of the 4 chains, is linked to a prosthetic group.

• The total molecular weight of "Haemoglobin" is 34,000.

• "Haem protien" is the respiratory carrier part of "Haemoglobin".

• The metal constituent of "Haemoglobin" is Iron (Fe++).

• 1 molecule of "Haemoglobin" can carry as much as 4 molecules of Oxygen (O₂).