Hemoglobin Breakdown

This tutorial will help you to understand the processing of hemoglobin and why it is different from the processing of many other macromolecules. Hemoglobin contains a heme group which contains iron. Iron is not common in other macromolecules therefore conservation of iron is important and is processed independently.

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Students

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Adobe Flash Player

Keywords: hemoglobin, red blood cell, heme group

Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial

Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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