Hemoglobin
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The iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen
Real World Example
Imagine you're at a crowded party, trying to find someone to carry a tray of drinks from the bar to your friends. Just like you would rely on a trusty friend to transport those drinks safely through the crowd, your body relies on hemoglobin to carry oxygen from your lungs to your tissues. In this analogy, the tray of drinks represents oxygen, your reliable friend is hemoglobin, and the bustling party is like the bloodstream, where hemoglobin navigates to deliver oxygen efficiently to where it's needed.
Practice Version
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