Haemins

/ˈhiːmɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of haemin; multiple molecules of the iron-containing blood compound.

Etymology

From 'haemin' + the standard English plural suffix '-s'. This simply creates the plural form for the biochemical compound.

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Different haemins with slightly different structures are found in various organisms—some bacteria have unusual variations that help scientists trace evolutionary relationships.

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