Chapter 21, Problem 18A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The protein is responsible for the transport of oxygen through the bloodstream needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Proteins play an important role in the human body. The proteins are composed of amino acids and it helps in maintaining the tissue structures and transports the element throughout the body.

Hemoglobin is a type of protein, which helps to convey the oxygen with the blood from cell to cell

Answer to Problem 18A

Hemoglobin is responsible for the transport of oxygen through the bloodstream.

Explanation of Solution

The hemoglobin is a type of globular protein. Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein present in the blood of many animals. It helps to transports oxygen to the tissues with the bloodstream. Hemoglobin forms a bond with oxygen which is reversible. The reversible nature of bond form between the protein and oxygen help to convey the oxygen to different body organs.

Conclusion

The globular protein is present in the hemoglobin, it transports the oxygen through the blood. It is a complex type of protein containing the iron as metal.