Globins

/ˈɡloʊbɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of globin; multiple types or molecules of this oxygen-carrying protein found in blood.

Etymology

Simple plural of globin, formed by adding '-s'. Each globin refers to individual protein chains, and hemoglobin contains four separate globins.

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Different animals have different types of globins optimized for their environments—deep-diving whales have globins that work even with less oxygen, while high-altitude animals have different versions adapted to thin air!

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