Heme Metabolism and Porphyrin Functions Quiz
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What is the most abundant porphyrin in nature?

  • Hemoglobin
  • Chlorophylls (correct)
  • Mycoblobin
  • Catalase
  • What metal atom is chelated to the nitrogen atoms of the pyrrole units in heme?

  • Magnesium
  • Zinc
  • Copper
  • Iron (correct)
  • How much heme is synthesized daily for conjugation with the newly synthesized globin protein?

  • 6-8 grams
  • 750 grams
  • 120 days
  • 300 milligrams (correct)
  • Which protein acts as an oxygen carrier in the blood?

    <p>Hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process uses about 14% of the dietary amino acids?

    <p>Hemoglobin turnover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of myoglobin?

    <p>It serves as a respiratory protein in muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metal atom is chelated to the nitrogen atoms of the pyrrole units in chlorophyll?

    <p>Magnesium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of cytochrome P450?

    <p>Hydroxylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often is hemoglobin replaced in the body?

    <p>Every 120 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of dietary amino acids is used for normal Hb turnover?

    <p>~14%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Heme and Hemoglobin

    • Protoporphyrin IX is the most abundant porphyrin in nature.
    • In heme, an iron (Fe) atom is chelated to the nitrogen atoms of the pyrrole units.
    • Approximately 300-400 mg of heme is synthesized daily for conjugation with newly synthesized globin protein.
    • Hemoglobin acts as an oxygen carrier in the blood.

    Myoglobin and Chlorophyll

    • Myoglobin plays a role in storing oxygen in muscles.
    • In chlorophyll, a magnesium (Mg) atom is chelated to the nitrogen atoms of the pyrrole units.

    Protein Synthesis and Turnover

    • The process of hemoglobin synthesis uses about 14% of the dietary amino acids.
    • The main function of cytochrome P450 is to facilitate the degradation of hemoglobin.
    • Hemoglobin is replaced every 120 days in the body, with about 1-2% of it being replaced daily.
    • Approximately 14% of dietary amino acids are used for normal hemoglobin turnover.

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    Test your knowledge of heme metabolism and the functions of porphyrins as prosthetic groups for important proteins like hemoproteins involved in oxygen transport, breakdown of peroxides, electron transport, and hydroxylation. Explore the synthesis and degradation of heme in this metabolic process.

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