Heme vs. Haem

Heme vs. Haem — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Heme and Haem

Hemenoun

A deep red, iron-containing compound, C34H32FeN4O4, that constitutes the nonprotein component of hemoglobin and certain other proteins.

Haemnoun

Variant of heme.

Hemenoun

(biochemistry) The component of hemoglobin (and other hemoproteins) responsible for binding oxygen. It consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.

Haemnoun

a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds

Hemenoun

a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds

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