Haemoglobin vs Myoglobin

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Which of the following statements about haemoglobin and myoglobin is correct?

  • Each molecule of haemoglobin has one iron-containing haem group, while myoglobin has four iron-containing haem groups.
  • Haemoglobin is found in muscles, while myoglobin is found in red blood cells (RBCs).
  • Haemoglobin can bind to one oxygen molecule, whereas myoglobin can bind to four oxygen molecules. (correct)
  • Haemoglobin consists of one polypeptide chain, while myoglobin consists of four polypeptide chains.

What is the main function of haemoglobin?

  • Releasing oxygen more readily than myoglobin
  • Storing oxygen in muscle tissues
  • Binding to oxygen more tightly than myoglobin
  • Transporting oxygen throughout the body (correct)

At what partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) does myoglobin lose oxygen?

  • 20 mmHg (correct)
  • 40 mmHg
  • 60 mmHg
  • 80 mmHg

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