Physical Education A-Level
Haemoglobin and oxyhaemoglobin
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Each haemoglobin molecule can bind up to four oxygen molecules, so fully saturated blood carries far more oxygen than plasma alone could.
Topics that use Haemoglobin and oxyhaemoglobin
- Respiratory system (AQA A-Level)
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