Explain Why Most Multicellular Organisms Use an Iron-Containing Protein for Oxygen

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Essay

Explain why most multicellular organisms use an iron-containing protein for oxygen binding rather than free Fe²⁺. Your answer should include an explanation of (a) the role of heme and (b) the role of the protein itself.

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