Myoglobin and Hemoglobin Flashcards
1
Q
1 polypeptide
A
Myoglobin
2
Q
4 polypeptides
A
Hemoglobin
3
Q
1 oxygen bound
A
Myoglobin
4
Q
4 oxygen bound
A
Hemoglobin
5
Q
Hyperbolic dissociation curve
A
Myoglobin
6
Q
Sigmoidal Dissociation Curve
A
Hemoglobin
7
Q
Main purpose of Myoglobin
A
For O2 storage
8
Q
Main purpose of Hemoglobin
A
For O2 transport
9
Q
Myoglobin is found in
A
Heart and muscle
10
Q
Hemoglobin is found in
A
Red blood cell
11
Q
Stabilizes the T structure of hemoglobin
A
2,3 Biphosphoglycerate
12
Q
The release of oxygen from hemoglobin is enhanced when the pH is lowered
A
BOHR effect
13
Q
The effect of changes in oxyhemoglobin saturation on the relationship of CO2 content to pCO2
A
Haldane efffect
14
Q
Consist of 2 a-alpha chains and 2 y-chains
A
Fetal hemoglobin
15
Q
Has increase affinity for oxygen than HbA
A
Fetal Hemoglobin
