Variation In Biochemistry And Cell Structure Flashcards

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Describe haemoglobin

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  • large protein with quaternary structure

* each polypeptide chain has a haem group which contains iron and gives the red colour

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Oxyhaemoglobin

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  • reversible reaction
  • oxygen joining is loading/association
  • oxygen leaving unloads/dissociates
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Role of haemoglobin

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*carries oxygen around the body

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