What is Heme?
{{nosources|date=June 2024}} '''Heme''', or '''haem''' (pronounced /hi:m/ ''HEEM''), is a precursor to [[hemoglobin]]. It is necessary to bind [[oxygen]] in the [[circulatory system]]. Heme is made in both the [[bone marrow]] and the [[liver]]. ==Function== Hemes can do many things, such as [[Catalysis|catalyse]] reactions or move chemicals. Hemes are usually bound to [[Protein|proteins]], and make hemoproteins. Examples of hemoproteins include [[hemoglobin]], myoglobin, leghemoglobin, and cytochrome. == Related pages == * [[Myoglobin]] * [[Leghemoglobin]] * [[Cytochrome]] {{stub}} {{Tetrapyrroles}} [[Category:Iron compounds]]