Hemoglobin Structure and Function Quiz
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What is the molecule formed when carbon dioxide binds to the amino acids in hemoglobin?

  • Carbaminohemoglobin (correct)
  • Oxyhemoglobin
  • Reduced hemoglobin
  • Deoxyhemoglobin
  • Where are erythrocytes produced at a rate of more than 2 million cells per second?

  • Thymus
  • Bone marrow (correct)
  • Liver
  • Spleen
  • What raw material is specifically required for erythrocyte production?

  • Magnesium
  • Iron (correct)
  • Potassium
  • Calcium
  • What happens to the bright red, oxygenated hemoglobin as it travels to the body tissues?

    <p>It releases some oxygen molecules and becomes darker red deoxyhemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the iron consumed is typically absorbed for heme iron, which is essential for erythrocyte production?

    <p>Less than 20 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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