Heme ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Heme ( noun )

A complex organic molecule that contains iron and is responsible for the red color of blood.

Origin:

From the greek word "haima" meaning blood.

Examples:

1. The iron in heme helps transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
2. Heme is a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
3. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein that helps store oxygen in muscle cells.
4. The biosynthesis of heme involves several steps and multiple enzymes.
5. Some bacteria and algae also produce heme, which they use in a variety of biological processes.

(As a verb)

Heme ( verb )

A complex organic molecule that contains iron and is responsible for the red color of blood.

Origin:

From the greek word "haima" meaning blood.

Examples:

1. The iron in heme helps transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.
2. Heme is a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
3. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein that helps store oxygen in muscle cells.
4. The biosynthesis of heme involves several steps and multiple enzymes.
5. Some bacteria and algae also produce heme, which they use in a variety of biological processes.