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What is the composition of haemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the composition of haemoglobin and myoglobin?
Haemoglobin consists of four polypeptide chains and each molecule possesses four iron-containing haem groups. Myoglobin consists of one polypeptide chain and each molecule possesses one iron-containing haem group.
Where is haemoglobin found and what is its function?
Where is haemoglobin found and what is its function?
Haemoglobin is found in red blood cells (RBCs) and its function is to transport oxygen.
Where is myoglobin found and what is its function?
Where is myoglobin found and what is its function?
Myoglobin is found in muscles and its function is to store oxygen.
What is the difference between the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the difference between the oxygen affinity of haemoglobin and myoglobin?
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