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What is haemoglobin?

  • A type of cell

  • A type of bacteria

  • A protein in red blood cells

  • A sugar molecule

Answer

Haemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. It is made up of four polypeptide chains, each of which contains a heme group that binds to one oxygen molecule. Haemoglobin is responsible for the red colour of blood and is essential for the transport of oxygen around the body.
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