Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305251052
Author: Michael Cummings
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 10, Problem 18QP
Summary Introduction

To explain: The quaternary structure of the blood protein hemoglobin.

Introduction: Hemoglobin is a protein molecule that is found in red blood cells. It contains iron that helps in transferring oxygen dissolved in blood from one location to another inside the body. The presence of the adequate amount of hemoglobin in blood is very important to deliver oxygen to all parts of a body. The lack of hemoglobin can cause oxygen deficiency in different parts of the body.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Describe the secondary and quaternary structure of the blood protein hemoglobin.
Describe the structure of hemoglobin.
Describe the structure and function of hemoglobin.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions
Biology
ISBN:9781285695495
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Body Structures & Functions Updated
Biology
ISBN:9780357191606
Author:Scott
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
An Illustrated Guide To Vet Med Term
Biology
ISBN:9781305465763
Author:ROMICH
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
Biology
ISBN:9781133893943
Author:ESTRIDGE
Publisher:Cengage