The medical terminology combining form -globin refers to a protein component found in hemoglobin. It is specifically related to the protein portion of hemoglobin molecules.
Haemoglobin combines with four molecules of oxygen.
No, asthma is related to low hemoglobin.
The biological term for the oxygen-carrying pigment found in red blood cells is hemoglobin. Hemoglobin binds oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the body's tissues for cellular respiration.
The tertiary structure of a protein is most related to specificity. This level of structure is where the unique three-dimensional arrangement of amino acids within a protein allows it to interact specifically with other molecules, such as enzymes with their substrates.
they are related because of blood
Yes, Hemoglobin (Hb) is allosteric - it is also cooperative, which is a related but separate phenomenon. An allosteric protein has binding sites for effectors that can alter binding of another molecule or substrate. These effectors can be positive or negative. Hemoglobin has many negative effectors, which cause it to release the O2 that it is carrying. These include 2,3, Bisphosphoglycerate, Carbon Dioxide, and H+ (low pH).
Increased hemoglobin levels can indicate dehydration, lung disease, high altitude living, or certain medical conditions like polycythemia vera. It can lead to symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, and in severe cases can increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. Consulting a healthcare provider is important to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management.
Hemophilia is not related to hemoglobin. It is a genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot due to a deficiency in clotting factors. Hemoglobinopathies, on the other hand, are disorders related to the structure and production of hemoglobin.
* Trypsin (a serine protease) is used in baby food to pre-digest it. It can break down the protein molecules which helps the baby to digest it as its stomach is not strong enough to digest bigger protein molecules. See the Related Link.
The prefix hemo- in science refers to blood. It is commonly used in terms related to blood or blood components, such as hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen) or hematology (the study of blood and blood-related disorders).
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