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What is the role of myoglobin in the transfer of oxygen to 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 conditions does myoglobin release oxygen?
Myoglobin releases oxygen when the partial pressure of oxygen is below 20 mmHg.
How does myoglobin store and release oxygen in resting muscle?
Myoglobin stores oxygen in resting muscle and only releases it when supplies of oxyhaemoglobin have been exhausted.
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