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What is the function of myoglobin in muscle cells?
What is the function of myoglobin in muscle cells?
Myoglobin serves as an intermediate compound for the transfer of oxygen from haemoglobin to aerobic metabolic processes in muscle cells and stores oxygen in resting muscle.
When does myoglobin release oxygen?
When does myoglobin release oxygen?
Myoglobin releases oxygen when the partial pressure of oxygen is below 20 mmHg.
When does myoglobin release the stored oxygen?
When does myoglobin release the stored oxygen?
Myoglobin releases the stored oxygen when supplies of oxyhaemoglobin have been exhausted.
