Chemistry A-Level
haemoglobin structure
What haemoglobin structure means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of haemoglobin structure
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The whole assembly, four haem groups held within one globin protein, so a single haemoglobin can carry up to four O₂ molecules.
Topics that use haemoglobin structure
- Substitution reactions (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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