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Which metal has a strong tendency to bind oxygen?
Which metal has a strong tendency to bind oxygen?
- Copper
- Iron (correct)
- Zinc
- Magnesium
What is the purpose of the conformational change in a protein when binding a ligand?
What is the purpose of the conformational change in a protein when binding a ligand?
- To decrease the protein's affinity for the ligand
- To make the binding site more complementary to the ligand (correct)
- To prevent binding of other ligands
- To increase the protein's stability
What is the term for a molecule bound reversibly by a protein?
What is the term for a molecule bound reversibly by a protein?
- Ligand (correct)
- Binding site
- Protein
- Conformational change
Why is oxygen poorly soluble in aqueous solutions?
Why is oxygen poorly soluble in aqueous solutions?
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What can free iron lead to in the presence of oxygen?
What can free iron lead to in the presence of oxygen?
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