hemes

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A form of heme — The component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen. It consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of heme

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Esmeh
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APA

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