Ref : 001123-07 - © Jean-Claude RÉVY - ISM

Computer graphic representation of the haemoglobin molecule. Here, the four globin chains are seen: two alpha globin chains (blue), and two beta globin chains (yellow). These "ribbons" of colour depict the polypeptide (protein) skeleton of the molecule, with a lattice of atoms attached to it. These "ribbons" of colour depict the polypeptide (protein) skeleton of the molecule, with a lattice of atoms attached to it. Each globin chain carries a haem component (visible under skeleton form).