Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
A reversible chemical equation for the reaction of hemoglobin (Hb) with oxygen is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Proteins are the
(b)
Interpretation:
A reversible chemical equation for the reaction of hemoglobin (Hb) with carbon dioxide is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Proteins are the biomolecules which are composed of the long chain amino acid residues. The protein which contains oxygen and is present in the red blood cells in the body is known as hemoglobin. It contains iron as well.
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