Haemoglobin is composed of globin and four haem groups which contain an iron atom in each haem group. Four oxygen molecules can bind to each haemoglobin - one to each heam group via the iron when in its ferrous state. | Haemoglobin is composed of globin and four haem groups which contain an iron atom in each haem group. Four oxygen molecules can bind to each haemoglobin - one to each heam group via the iron when in its ferrous state. |