Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Hemoglobin (Section 2 - No. 36)
What is the primary function of the heme group within the hemoglobin molecule?
To bind carbon dioxide and transport it to the lungs.
To bind oxygen and transport it to the tissues.
To provide the red color of blood.
To regulate the pH of the blood.
Explanation
The heme group is responsible for binding and transporting oxygen.
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