| Pronunciation: | | 'glowbin
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a colorless protein obtained by removing heme from hemoglobin; the oxygen carrying compound in red blood cells |
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GLOBIN is a 6 letter word that starts with G. |
| | Synonyms: | | haematohiston, hematohiston |
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| | See Also: | | haemoglobin, Hb, hemoglobin, simple protein |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The polypeptide chain which is attached to the iron-porphyrin group in the hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins. The iron-porphyrin group is the part which attaches to the oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules. |
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Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | a constituent of the hemoglobin molecule that consists of a globin and four heme units. The globin consists of two alpha and two beta chains. |
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