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Which protein is found in red blood cells?
Which protein is found in red blood cells?
- Haemoglobin (correct)
- Hemocyanin
- Myoglobin
- Albumin
Where is myoglobin found?
Where is myoglobin found?
- Lung cells
- Skeletal muscle cells (correct)
- Red blood cells
- Liver cells
What is the main function of haemoglobin?
What is the main function of haemoglobin?
- Transporting oxygen (correct)
- Producing red blood cells
- Storing oxygen
- Breaking down toxins
True or false: Haemoglobin is found in skeletal muscle cells.
True or false: Haemoglobin is found in skeletal muscle cells.
True or false: Myoglobin is responsible for transporting oxygen.
True or false: Myoglobin is responsible for transporting oxygen.
True or false: Haemoglobin stores oxygen.
True or false: Haemoglobin stores oxygen.
What is the difference between haemoglobin and myoglobin in terms of their location and function?
What is the difference between haemoglobin and myoglobin in terms of their location and function?
What is the role of haemoglobin in the body?
What is the role of haemoglobin in the body?
Where is myoglobin primarily found and what is its function?
Where is myoglobin primarily found and what is its function?
What is the primary location of haemoglobin in the body and what is its function?
What is the primary location of haemoglobin in the body and what is its function?
Where is myoglobin found and what is its role?
Where is myoglobin found and what is its role?
What is the main difference between haemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the main difference between haemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the difference in the number of polypeptide chains between haemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the difference in the number of polypeptide chains between haemoglobin and myoglobin?
How many iron-containing haem groups does each molecule of haemoglobin have?
How many iron-containing haem groups does each molecule of haemoglobin have?
What is the maximum number of oxygen molecules that can bind to each molecule of myoglobin?
What is the maximum number of oxygen molecules that can bind to each molecule of myoglobin?
Where is haemoglobin found in the body?
Where is haemoglobin found in the body?
What is the difference in oxygen release between haemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the difference in oxygen release between haemoglobin and myoglobin?
Study Notes
Haemoglobin and Myoglobin: Structure and Function
- Haemoglobin is found in red blood cells (RBCs), while myoglobin is found in skeletal muscle cells.
- Haemoglobin is responsible for transporting oxygen, while myoglobin stores oxygen.
Comparison of Haemoglobin and Myoglobin
- Haemoglobin consists of four polypeptide chains, while myoglobin consists of one polypeptide chain.
- Each molecule of haemoglobin has four iron-containing haem groups, while myoglobin has one iron-containing haem group.
- Four oxygen molecules can bind to each molecule of haemoglobin, whereas only one oxygen molecule can bind to each molecule of myoglobin.
Oxygen Affinity and Release
- Haemoglobin has less affinity with oxygen, releasing oxygen more readily.
- Haemoglobin loses oxygen at a partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) of 60 mmHg.
- Myoglobin has more affinity with oxygen, holding onto oxygen more tightly.
- Myoglobin loses oxygen at a PO2 of 20 mmHg.
Roles in the Body
- Haemoglobin plays a crucial role in oxygen transport throughout the body.
- Myoglobin is primarily involved in oxygen storage within muscle tissues.
- The differences in oxygen affinity and oxygen release between haemoglobin and myoglobin contribute to their distinct functions in the body.
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Test your knowledge about haemoglobin and myoglobin! Learn about the functions and locations of these important proteins in the body.
