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Chapter 21, Problem 5CR
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The process through which erythrocytes carry oxygen.
Introduction:
Four polypeptide chains known as globins make up hemoglobin molecule. Two globins are called alpha chains, and the other two globins are called beta chains. These globin chains contain a nonprotein group, called heme group, which is composed of iron.
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