A human body contains 6 liters of blood. The hemoglobin content of blood is about 15.5g/100 mL of blood. The approximate hemoglobin molecular weight is 64,500g/mol. How many moles of hemoglobin are present in a typical adult?
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Given that 1 liter of blood contains 15.5 grams of hemoglobin, for 6 liters of blood: 6 liters * 15.5 grams/liter = 93 grams of hemoglobin Show more…
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