Haemoglobin Flashcards
1
Q
Function of haemoglobin?
A
To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide within the blood.
2
Q
Structure of haemoglobin?
A
- Made of 4 globular protein subunits - complex -helix all twisted on itself.
- Each subunit is a protein chain and heme group.
- heme groups contain an iron molecule.
3
Q
Where are haemoglobin in the body?
A
They cover red blood cells - over 270 million molecules on 1 red blood cell.
