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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Molecular binding Memes

Posts tagged with Molecular binding

Hemoglobin's Deadly Affair With Carbon Monoxide

Biology Chemistry Medicine
3 days ago 3.4K views 0 shares
Hemoglobin's Deadly Affair With Carbon Monoxide
The ultimate biochemical betrayal! Hemoglobin is supposed to bind with oxygen to keep us alive, but it has a dirty secret - it binds to carbon monoxide 200 times more strongly! That's why CO is so dangerous - your blood cells literally ditch oxygen for carbon monoxide like it's the hottest new molecule at the cellular club. The Elmo meme perfectly captures hemoglobin's chemical "preferences" - politely acknowledging oxygen while absolutely RACING to grab that sweet, sweet carbon monoxide. Your own blood proteins are basically thirsty traitors with no loyalty to your survival needs!

Hemoglobin Ain't Loyal

Biology Chemistry Medicine Science
3 months ago 23.1K views 0 shares
Hemoglobin Ain't Loyal
Your hemoglobin is totally cheating on oxygen! The meme perfectly captures the molecular drama happening in your blood. Hemoglobin normally binds with oxygen to deliver it throughout your body, but carbon monoxide is the ultimate homewrecker - it binds to hemoglobin 200-250 times more strongly than oxygen does! That's why carbon monoxide poisoning is so dangerous - your red blood cells are basically saying "new molecule, who dis?" to oxygen while they run off with carbon monoxide. Poor oxygen just standing there watching the betrayal unfold like a molecular soap opera!

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