12. Biological and Industrial Applications Flashcards
What is a biological ligand?
a biomolecule that complexes to a metal ion to serve a biological purpose
What is carbonic anhydrase?
the enzyme that catalyses the interconversion of dissolved bicarbonates and carbon dioxide. Found in red blood cells
What is cis-platin?
a coordination complex used to treat various types of cancers
What is haemocyanin?
a protein containing copper found in molluscs and anthropods that carries oxygen around the body
What is haemoglobin?
a protein contain iron found in vertebrates that transports oxygen around the body
What is a metalloprotein?
a protein that contains a metal ion cofactor
What is myoglobin?
a protein containing iron that carries and stores oxygen in the muscle cells
What is a prosthetic group?
a nonprotein group forming part of or combined with a protein
If a prosthetic group contains a metal ion what is it called?
Metalloprotein
How many polypeptide chains does myoglobin contain?
One
How many polypeptide chains does haemoglobin contain?
Four
How is the haem group connected to the Fe ion?
It is connected via a histidine nitrogen
Does deoxy-Mb have high-spin or low-spin?
High-spin
Does oxy-Mb have high- or low-spin?
Low-spin
What state is the oxygen in when it binds to the Fe?
Superoxide
