What is difference between blood and hemoglobin?
Blood:
Hemoglobin:
Blood | Hemoglobin |
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1. Blood is a fluid connective tissue. | 1. Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein. |
2. Blood is a part of the circulatory system. | 2. Hemoglobin is part of blood. |
3. Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets. | 3. Hemoglobin is made up of the heme molecule composed of globular protein chains and an iron atom. |
4. Its major function is the transport of solutes and gaseous transport. | 4. Its major function is the transport of oxygen as a component of the red blood cells. |