Variation In Biochemistry And Cell Structure Flashcards
1
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Describe haemoglobin
A
- large protein with quaternary structure
* each polypeptide chain has a haem group which contains iron and gives the red colour
2
Q
Oxyhaemoglobin
A
- reversible reaction
- oxygen joining is loading/association
- oxygen leaving unloads/dissociates
3
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Role of haemoglobin
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*carries oxygen around the body