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Which of the following statements is true about haemoglobin and myoglobin?
Which of the following statements is true about haemoglobin and myoglobin?
- Haemoglobin and myoglobin both have four iron-containing haem groups.
- Haemoglobin has one iron-containing haem group, while myoglobin has four iron-containing haem groups.
- Haemoglobin has four iron-containing haem groups, while myoglobin has one iron-containing haem group. (correct)
- Haemoglobin and myoglobin both have one iron-containing haem group.
Which molecule has a higher number of iron-containing haem groups?
Which molecule has a higher number of iron-containing haem groups?
- Haemoglobin (correct)
- Myoglobin
- Both have the same number of iron-containing haem groups
- None of the above
Which molecule is more likely to bind and transport oxygen in the body?
Which molecule is more likely to bind and transport oxygen in the body?
- Haemoglobin (correct)
- Myoglobin
- Both molecules have equal affinity for oxygen
- None of the above
