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260-269 Flashcards

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GZkctcXdsVUZPZUE

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GSkpXS2ZJc1hfNnc

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insulin

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A homopolymer of fructose.

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insulin

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Highly water soluble.

■ Used to determine glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

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Heteropolymer chains containing repeating disaccharide units of an amino

sugar (N-acetylglucosamine, N-acetylgalactosamine) and a uronic acid

(glucaronic acid, iduronic acid).

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GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS (GAGS )

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The major structural polysaccharides of extracellular matrix (ECM), connective

tissue (CT), and outer cell membrane surfaces.

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GAG

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GAG

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Because they contain sulfate and carboxyl groups, GAGs are highly negatively

charged and easily attract water, enabling them to cushion their surrounding

structures.

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Accumulation of various GAGs (due to enzyme deficiencies) results in

several syndromic diseases.

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GAG

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GZ3d6bWRQWlZMR2M

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GeHlVYUNVek5KclE

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GLVg1WUdzS2M5SGc

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GeWNKR0lSWm03ckU

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PG

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Complex carbohydrates that have a central protein molecule to which

many GAGs are attached in a radial (brush-like) pattern.

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PG

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95% polysaccharide; 5% protein.

■ Linkage of GAGs to the central protein involves a trisaccharide: 2 galactose +

1 xylose.

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PG

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Central protein is rich in serine and threonine

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Located mostly in the ECM.

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PG

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A homopolymer of b-D-glucopyranose linked by b-1, 4 bonds.

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cellulose

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Major component of plants.

■ Cannot be digested by humans

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cellulose

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GZHhEWWRzV2p4OTA

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GZHhEWWRzV2p4OTA

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A homopolymer of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine linked by b-1, 4 glycosidic

bonds.

■ Major component of insect and crustacean exoskeletons.

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chitin

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DEXTRAN

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A homopolymer of glucose formed by the hydrolysis of sucrose via glucosyl

transferase (dextran sucrase).

■ Produced by Streptococcus mutans.

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Sucrose —>Fructose + Glucan (Dextran)

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Glucosyl transferase

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LEVAN

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A homopolymer of fructose formed by the hydrolysis of sucrose via levan

sucrase.

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LEvan

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Increases adhesion of bacteria to tooth surfaces

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LEVAN

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Stored intracellularly as reserve nutrients for bacteri

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GLYCOPROTEINS

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Proteins with covalently linked oligosaccharide (glycan) chains.

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GLYCOPROTEINS

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Function: Structural components, transport molecules, enzymes, receptors,

and hormones.

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GP

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Examples: Collagens, proteoglycans, immunoglobulins, selectins, fibronectin,

laminin, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and alkaline phosphatase.

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GLYCOLIPIDS

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Sphingolipids with attached carbohydrates

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GLYCOLIPIDS

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Derived from ceramide

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glycolipids

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Commonly found on outer cell membrane surfaces, especially in brain

and other nervous tissues.

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glycolipid

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Examples: Gangliosides, galactosylceramide, and glucosylceramide

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saliva

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A hypotonic fluid with an average pH ranging from 6 to 7.

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saliva

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Salivary duct cells reabsorb Na+/Cl− in exchange for K+/HCO3

−.

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saliva

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Contains mostly water, electrolytes, and organic factors.

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Elevated caries risk when salivary flow <——

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Elevated caries risk when salivary flow <0.7 mL/min.

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GRDRvN1k1clFWaEk

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GNUU2RTFaNWtrYm8

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Serous (watery) →

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contain a-amylase.

36
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Mucous (viscous) →

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contain mucins.

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GSUxDaWt6RWpOSms

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GMW1EYmJFZy16OVk

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SALIVARY CONTROL

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Controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

39
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Parasympathetic action → serous secretions

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Salivary control

40
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Sympathetic action → mucous secret

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sal. secr.

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Consist of chains of amino acids (polypeptides), which are arranged in specific

three-dimensional conformations.

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Building blocks of polypeptides.

■ Basic structure consists of a central a-carbon atom surrounded by four

groups: a hydrogen atom, carboxyl group, amino group, and an R-group

specific to each amino acid.

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All amino acids found in proteins are stereoisomers in the –configuration.

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All amino acids found in proteins are stereoisomers in the L-configuration.

44
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Amino acids are covalently linked by peptide bonds at their amino ((x)

and carboxyl (y) groups

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Amino acids are covalently linked by peptide bonds at their amino (Nterminus)

and carboxyl (C-terminus) groups

45
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peptide bond

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Generally short, polar, and allow the a-carbon to rotate freely about its

axis (Proline has a restricted a-carbon rotation due to its 3° amine).

46
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Generally a trans (not cis) bond

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PEPTIDE BONDS

47
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peptide bond

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Very stable; generally require proteolytic enzymes to break them.

■ Do not ionize at physiologic pH.

48
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8Gb0VRdS1adHJSN00

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GVE93Y2VXSjhOVUk

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GemRVT3RHNnR3R28

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GSTkzTl8yUXdlVzg

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disulfide bond

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■ Strong, covalent bonds between thiol (–SH) group of two cysteine residues

that stabilizes structure of proteins and prevent denaturation.

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DISULFIDE BONDS

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Abundant in insulin and Ig.

52
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classification

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By R-group. (See Table 6–2.)

■ By dietary necessity. (See Table 6–3.)

■ By metabolic end product. (See Table 6–4.)

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GbTM3cW01azJ1ZG8

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GazV0dGM2cUxSdGs

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GYXNla05fUW9BcXc

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GRWxEbVVfUjZFVzA

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8Geld6eDdKMnh0UkE

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GbVdWZ0k5ME1uazg

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Primary structure of AA

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Primary structure: The specific sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide

chain. Each amino acid in the polypeptide chain is called a residue.

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Secondary structure:

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The folding of portions of a polypeptide chain.

58
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a-Helix:

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Coiled configuration.

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■ b-Pleated sheet: ■

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Zigzag or pleated configuration.

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b-Turn:

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Reverse turns that link two sides of a b-pleated shee

61
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Tertiary structure:

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The overall three-dimensional conformation of a

polypeptide. Each portion of the polypeptide that can perform a biochemical

or physical function is called a domain.

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Quarternary structure:

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The spatial arrangement of two or more polypeptide

chains. Each polypeptide is known as a subunit. Associated via noncovalent

interactions.

63
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1/3 of body’s protein.

■

64
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collagen

A

Consists of three polypeptide a-chains wound around one another to form

a triple helix

65
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■ Produced by many cells: fibroblasts, epithelial cells, odontoblasts, osteoblasts,

and chondrocytes

66
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It is the organic matrix in dentin and cementum

67
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GSFRTRjJwUTFCVmM

A

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GdkVPYkZpeGZPLXM

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COLLAGEN

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35% glycine; 21% proline; 11% alanine

69
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collagne

A

Fibers have high tensile strength

70
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rER:

A

Synthesis of a-chains with glycine-x-y sequence

71
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rER:

A

Hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues, forming hydroxyproline

and hydroxylysine. Requires vitamin C.

72
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Golgi:

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Glycosylation of α-chains, forming procollagen, a triple helix

containing N- and C-terminal propeptides.

73
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Endopeptidases cleave the—– and — terminal propeptides of —–

forming ——

A

Endopeptidases cleave the N- and C-terminal propeptides of procollagen,

forming tropocollagen

74
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Cross-linking of —– molecules, forming —– fibrils.

Requires —– of lysine via lysine oxidase (contains copper).

A

Cross-linking of tropocollagen molecules, forming collagen fibrils.

Requires oxidation of lysine via lysine oxidase (contains copper).

75
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GekFDYmVVVmlaTXM

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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GSW4xWlhhS1ZuRlk

76
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elastin

A

Fibers are extremely elastic, “rubber-like.”

■ Found in skin, ligaments, arterial walls.

77
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Synthesis can occur simultaneously with collagen.

78
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Elastin

A

Amino acid sequence of the proelastin polypeptide chain is typically

glycine-x-y. Other residues include proline, lysine, alanine, and

hydroxyproline (to a lesser extent).

79
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elastin

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■ Endopeptidases cleave the N- and C-terminal propeptides of proelastin,

forming tropoelastin.

■ Cross-linking of tropoelastin molecules via desmosine, forming elastin

fibers. Requires oxidation of lysine via lysine oxidase (contains copper).

80
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plasma protein

A

Synthesized in the liver (except gamma globulins).

■ Act as buffers to stabilize pH.

81
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GN0VKMVdFaXBEdzg

A

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8uJUY-tie8GQWhzNW5sR3RzYVU

82
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Transports O2 in erythrocytes.

A

hemoglobin

83
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Each heme reversibly— one molecule of O2 when the iron is in a

——- ferrous (Fe2+) state.

A

Each heme reversibly binds one molecule of O2 when the iron is in a

reduced ferrous (Fe2+) state.

84
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Heme binds ——) with a greater affinity than O2.

A

Heme binds carbon monoxide (CO) with a greater affinity than O2.

85
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Hb binds ~15% of the CO2 carried inv—— blood (the majority is

carried by —–

A

Hb binds ~15% of the CO2 carried in venous blood (the majority is

carried by bicarbonate).

86
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Mutations of a and b subunits result in numerous hemoglobin types.

A

hemoglobin

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