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What is hemoglobin?
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Found in RBCs: Hemoglobin is a main component of the red blood cell (RBC). It is a protein that serves to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Answered 10/14/2020
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Carrier: Carries oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood. It actually changes color when it binds to the former, which is why shed blood is bright red and the blood you see drawn into a tube is deep purple. It's a pH buffer and more.
Answered 1/24/2015
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