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How to pronounce “heme

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Practice the English pronunciation of heme with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Whole Plant-Based LifestyleHeme iron-- so heme iron is carcinogenic on its own.
Definition summary
(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.

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How to pronounce heme

The Whole Plant-Based Lifestyle

Heme iron-- so heme iron is carcinogenic on its own.

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Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (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.
  • [Adverb]
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