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What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
- To transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues (correct)
- To store oxygen in the muscles
- To regulate iron metabolism in the body
- To increase the rate of oxygen transport within the muscle cell
What is the advantage of hemoglobin's tetrameric structure over myoglobin?
What is the advantage of hemoglobin's tetrameric structure over myoglobin?
- It increases the rate of oxygen dissociation
- It allows for faster oxygen transport
- It increases the affinity of oxygen binding
- It allows for the transport of H+ and CO2 (correct)
What is the structural difference between hemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the structural difference between hemoglobin and myoglobin?
- Myoglobin has a single iron atom, while hemoglobin has two
- Hemoglobin has a single iron atom, while myoglobin has two
- Myoglobin has a single polypeptide chain, while hemoglobin has four (correct)
- Hemoglobin has a single polypeptide chain, while myoglobin has four
What is the role of hemoglobin in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
What is the role of hemoglobin in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
What is the similarity between hemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the similarity between hemoglobin and myoglobin?
What is the function of myoglobin in muscle cells?
What is the function of myoglobin in muscle cells?
What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the main function of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
What is the role of the heme group in hemoglobin?
What is the role of the heme group in hemoglobin?
What is the state of iron in the heme group of hemoglobin?
What is the state of iron in the heme group of hemoglobin?
What is the function of myoglobin in heart and skeletal muscle?
What is the function of myoglobin in heart and skeletal muscle?
What is the composition of normal hemoglobin?
What is the composition of normal hemoglobin?
What is the additional molecule found in hemoglobin, besides globin and heme groups?
What is the additional molecule found in hemoglobin, besides globin and heme groups?
What is the composition of normal hemoglobin?
What is the composition of normal hemoglobin?
What is the effect of oxidation of the heme component of hemoglobin to the ferric state?
What is the effect of oxidation of the heme component of hemoglobin to the ferric state?
What is the role of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3DPG) in hemoglobin?
What is the role of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate (2,3DPG) in hemoglobin?
What is the effect of carbon monoxide on hemoglobin?
What is the effect of carbon monoxide on hemoglobin?
What is the result of sulfur buildup in the blood?
What is the result of sulfur buildup in the blood?
What is the consequence of methemoglobin formation?
What is the consequence of methemoglobin formation?
