The oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve is an important yet somewhat tricky topic when it comes to MCAT prep. Instead of memorizing the sigmoidal curve shape, and the molecules which cause a right or left shift, it’s important that you take the time to understand WHY the curve would shift one way or the other, and WHAT […]
Introduction to Hemoglobin and Oxygen Binding in Red Blood Cells
Video 1 in the MCAT hemoglobin series gives you a quick yet important introduction to Red blood cells as well as hemoglobin structure and importance. (click to watch on YouTube, or read the video transcript (coming soon) Return to the Hemoglobin Tutorial home page