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hemocyanin
This term refers specifically to the oxygen-transporting protein found in the blood of certain invertebrates, such as octopuses and horseshoe crabs. It is distinguished from hemoglobin by its use of copper instead of iron, which results in a characteristic blue color when oxygenated.
As a specialized biochemical term, it is used almost exclusively in scientific, biological, or medical contexts. It is an uncountable mass noun, as it refers to a chemical substance rather than a discrete object.
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Hemocyanin is the primary oxygen carrier in the blood of horseshoe crabs.
Unlike hemoglobin, hemocyanin uses copper instead of iron to bind oxygen.
The blood of the octopus turns blue when hemocyanin becomes oxygenated.
I wonder if the concentration of hemocyanin changes based on water temperature.
I wonder if the concentration of hemocyanin changes based on water temperature.
Look at how the hemocyanin reacts to the chemical reagent in this sample.
Many crustaceans rely on hemocyanin to transport oxygen through their open circulatory systems.
The researcher analyzed the molecular structure of hemocyanin to understand its binding affinity.
The researcher analyzed the molecular structure of hemocyanin to understand its binding affinity.
Is hemocyanin more efficient than hemoglobin in cold environments?
Is hemocyanin more efficient than hemoglobin in cold environments?