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[A] Multi-scale representation of RBC, the Hemoglobin (Hb) protein structure inside RBC
and the ‘Heme’ porphyrin structure inside Hb; [B] Representative oxygen
binding curve for Hb showing the co-operative binding nature (sigmoidal curve).