10 Questions
What is the primary function of myoglobin?
Acting as an O2 storage protein in muscles
What does Hb A1C reflect?
Blood sugar control over the past 4 months
What is the role of the iron atom in the heme group?
To bind oxygen reversibly
Which type of hemoglobin has more affinity to O2?
Fetal hemoglobin (Hb F)
What is the structure of adult hemoglobin (Hb A)?
a2 b2
What is the primary reason for the change in color from deoxy form to oxy form of heme?
Change in electronic properties of heme iron
What is the oxygen binding curve of Mb and Hb, respectively?
Hyperbolic, sigmoid
Which of the following is the primary function of hemoglobin?
Transporting O2 from lungs to tissues
What is the heme group's location in the globin molecule justified by?
Proximal and distal interactions
What is the primary function of Hb according to the extended modular program?
Suiting its function
Test your knowledge on the structure and function relationship of hemoglobin and myoglobin, including the globin and heme structures, as well as the justification of the location of heme as a prosthetic group. Explore the correlation between hemoglobin and myoglobin structures and their physiological functions.
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