haemoglobin

Question 1

what is he formula of a monomer of haemoglobin

Answer 1

H2N-CH2-COOH

Question 2

what is the amine group in a haemoglobin monomer

Answer 2

H-N-H

Question 3

what is the carboxyl group in a haemoglobin monomer

Answer 3

O=C-OH

Question 4

what is the structure of a haemoglobin molecule
explain the sub-units

Answer 4

quaternary structure
- 4 sub-units
2 x beta
2 x alpha

Question 5

what are the sub units of haemoglobin called

Answer 5

globin’s

Question 6

what type of protein is haemoglobin

Answer 6

globular protein

Question 7

what are the iron ions in haemoglobin described as
define this

Answer 7

prosthetic group
= aids the function of another molecule

Question 7

how many iron ions does a haemoglobin have

Answer 7

4

Question 8

what is the chemical equation for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin

Answer 8

Hb + 4O2 -> HbO8

Question 9

how many molecules of oxygen can one haemoglobin molecule contain

Answer 9

4

Question 10

what is the relationship between partial pressure and saturation of haemoglobin with oxygen

Answer 10

directly proportional

Question 11

describe the graph of cooperative binding - dissociation curve

Answer 11

sigmoidal graph - s shaped