Hemoglobin Evolution
Author(s): Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Summary:
This module introduces equations describing blood viscosity and oxygen transport in the context of understanding the evolution of red blood cells. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
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- Hemoglobin Evolution.docx(DOCX | 33 KB)
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Description
Student Introduction: Different species of animals can carry different types of hemoglobin in their blood. Animals such as oligochaetes have large molecular weight hemoglobins that are carried in the plasma. In contrast, other species, such as birds and mammals, have small molecular weight hemoglobins that are packaged in red blood cells.
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Gross, L., Beals, M., Harrell, S. (2019). Hemoglobin Evolution. Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/Q45F1R