Hemoglobin and Myoglobin Structure and Function Quiz
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What is the primary function of myoglobin?

  • Transporting O2 from lungs to tissues
  • Transporting CO2 from tissues to lungs
  • Acting as an O2 storage protein in muscles (correct)
  • Forming a clinically important form known as Hb A1c

    • What does Hb A1C reflect?

  • The number of oxygen transporting proteins in the blood
  • Oxygen binding capacity of hemoglobin
  • Blood sugar control over the past 4 months (correct)
  • The percentage of iron in the blood

    • What is the role of the iron atom in the heme group?

  • To protect heme from being oxidized
  • To reflect blood sugar control
  • To bind oxygen reversibly (correct)
  • To form a complex organic ring structure

    • Which type of hemoglobin has more affinity to O2?

    <p>Fetal hemoglobin (Hb F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of adult hemoglobin (Hb A)?

    <p>a2 b2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the change in color from deoxy form to oxy form of heme?

    <p>Change in electronic properties of heme iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oxygen binding curve of Mb and Hb, respectively?

    <p>Hyperbolic, sigmoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary function of hemoglobin?

    <p>Transporting O2 from lungs to tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the heme group's location in the globin molecule justified by?

    <p>Proximal and distal interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Hb according to the extended modular program?

    <p>Suiting its function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Myoglobin and Hemoglobin Functions

    • Myoglobin primarily functions to store and facilitate the transport of oxygen within muscle tissues.
    • Hemoglobin A1C reflects the average blood glucose levels over a 2-3 month period, indicating long-term glucose control in individuals with diabetes.

    Iron Atom in Heme Group

    • The iron atom in the heme group is crucial for oxygen binding and release; it binds to molecular oxygen and changes its oxidation state upon binding.

    Oxygen Affinity in Hemoglobin Types

    • Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) has a higher affinity for O2 than adult hemoglobin (HbA), allowing efficient oxygen uptake from the mother.

    Structure of Adult Hemoglobin (Hb A)

    • Adult hemoglobin (HbA) consists of four polypeptide chains: two alpha and two beta chains, each containing a heme group for oxygen binding.

    Color Change in Heme

    • The primary reason for the color change from the deoxy (deoxygenated) form to the oxy (oxygenated) form of heme is the alteration in the electronic state of the iron atom upon oxygen binding, affecting the entire heme structure.

    Oxygen Binding Curves

    • The oxygen binding curve for myoglobin (Mb) exhibits a hyperbolic shape, indicating a high affinity for oxygen at lower partial pressures.
    • The oxygen binding curve for hemoglobin (Hb) is sigmoidal, depicting cooperative binding; it binds O2 more efficiently as the saturation increases.

    Primary Functions of Hemoglobin

    • The primary function of hemoglobin is to transport oxygen from the lungs to tissues while also facilitating carbon dioxide transport from tissues to the lungs.

    Heme Group in Globin Molecule

    • The heme group's location in the globin molecule is justified by the need for a proper environment that enables the iron atom to effectively bind oxygen.

    Extended Modular Program Function of Hemoglobin

    • According to the extended modular program, the primary function of hemoglobin includes the transport of oxygen and the regulation of blood pH through carbon dioxide removal.

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    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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