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Biochemistry

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Set 7 Hemoglobin A Portrait Of A Protein In Action

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Question 1

(Short Answer)

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The ability of myoglobin to bind oxygen depends on the presence of a bound prosthetic group called _____________.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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What is the organic portion of the heme group in hemoglobin?

A) protoporphyrinogen
B) protoporphyrin
C) uroporphyrinogen
D) coproporphyrinogen
E) protoheme

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Question 3

(Short Answer)

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The binding of 2-3-bisphosphogycerate to hemoglobin ____________ (increases, decreases) its affinity of oxygen binding.

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