5 Questions
Which metal has a strong tendency to bind oxygen?
Iron
What is the purpose of the conformational change in a protein when binding a ligand?
To make the binding site more complementary to the ligand
What is the term for a molecule bound reversibly by a protein?
Ligand
Why is oxygen poorly soluble in aqueous solutions?
Because it is hydrophobic
What can free iron lead to in the presence of oxygen?
Formation of hydroxyl radicals
Test your knowledge on the binding of oxygen by hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins. Learn about ligands, binding sites, and the conformational changes that occur during binding.
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