What is the amount of hemoglobin present in every 100 mL of blood in a healthy individual?
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Correct answer: 12 - 16 grams
Hemoglobin is the red-colored, iron-containing complex protein in RBCs. A healthy individual has 12-16 grams of hemoglobin in every 100 mL of blood.
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