Protein Aggregation and Hemoglobin Shape
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Which shape of hemoglobin is described as being easy to move and fold due to its little thickness in the center?

  • Spherical
  • Pyramidal
  • Biconcave disc (correct)
  • Cylindrical
  • What happens when valine from different hemoglobin molecules interact with each other?

  • They become hydrophilic
  • They undergo a chemical reaction
  • They disintegrate
  • They form aggregates of hemoglobin (correct)
  • What is the effect of the sickle cell shape on the efficiency of oxygen transport?

  • The efficiency is completely lost
  • The efficiency remains the same
  • The efficiency is greatly increased
  • The efficiency is greatly decreased (correct)
  • What disease is caused by a mutation in a gene called CFTR?

    <p>Cystic fibrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of cystic fibrosis on the movement of exocrine glands?

    <p>It becomes harder</p> Signup and view all the answers

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