What is hemoglobin? What is it made up of?
Hemoglobin, And what Is It Composed of?
Hemoglobin is a protein present in the blood of animals, especially in the Red Blood Cells (RBCs) of vertebrates. They are used in transporting oxygen to the tissues.
This hemoglobin creates a bond with the oxygen (travelling through tissues), which is highly unstable. When it is in an oxygenated state, it has a bright red color, while in a reduced state, it has a purplish blue color.
Lack of oxygen in hemoglobin can cause hazardous diseases like sickle cell anemia.
This particular disease is caused by a lack of oxygen.
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– Written By Aparajita Karmakar
