Hemoglobin Structure and Function
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Which element in the heme moiety of hemoglobin binds to oxygen?

  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
  • Iron (correct)
  • Copper

What is the molecular weight of hemoglobin?

  • 50,000
  • 64,450 (correct)
  • 75,825
  • 40,100

In normal adult human hemoglobin (hemoglobin A), how many pairs of polypeptides are there in each molecule?

  • 3
  • 4
  • 6
  • 2 (correct)

What causes a decrease in the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen?

<p>An increase in the concentration of 2,3-BPG (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When blood is exposed to oxidizing agents, what change occurs to the iron in hemoglobin?

<p>It is converted to ferric iron (Fe3+) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when methemoglobin is present in large quantities in the circulation?

<p>Causes a dusky discoloration of the skin resembling cyanosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme system in red cells converts methemoglobin back to hemoglobin?

<p>NADH-methemoglobin reductase system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of carbon monoxide reacting with hemoglobin?

<p>Forms carboxyhemoglobin which displaces O2 on hemoglobin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is most of the biliverdin converted in humans and excreted?

<p>Converted to bilirubin and excreted in the bile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For what condition can phototherapy be used effectively according to the text?

<p>Jaundice due to hemolysis in infants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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