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What is the role of myoglobin in muscle cells?
What is the role of myoglobin in muscle cells?
Myoglobin serves as an intermediate compound for the transfer of oxygen from haemoglobin to aerobic metabolic processes of the muscle cells.
Under what condition does myoglobin release oxygen?
Under what condition does myoglobin release oxygen?
Myoglobin releases oxygen when the partial pressure of oxygen is below 20 mmHg.
How does myoglobin store oxygen in resting muscle?
How does myoglobin store oxygen in resting muscle?
Myoglobin stores oxygen in resting muscle by only releasing it when supplies of oxyhaemoglobin have been exhausted.
