Which of the following statements is false concerning the structure of hemoglobin? O The R-state of Hb is favored under environments of high concentrations of O2 O The binding of BPG stabilizes the low affinity state of Hb O Hemoglobin is stabilized in the low affinity state in the presence of high concentration of protons Hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen increases in the presence of carbamates O Hemoglobin favors the R-state in basic environments

Which of the following statements is false concerning the structure of hemoglobin? O The R-state of Hb is favored under environments of high concentrations of O2 O The binding of BPG stabilizes the low affinity state of Hb O Hemoglobin is stabilized in the low affinity state in the presence of high concentration of protons Hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen increases in the presence of carbamates O Hemoglobin favors the R-state in basic environments

Chemistry for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305960060

Author:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen

Publisher:Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Maren S. Hansen

Chapter25: Body Fluids

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 25.9E

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

21-24 In what sense is the active transport of K+ selective? How does K+ pass through the transporter?
What is the major biochemical function of each of the following proteins? a. -Keratin b. Collagen c. Hemoglobin d. Myoglobin
Why is it necessary to have protein in our diets?
22-65 (a) What is the difference in the quaternary structure between fetal hemoglobin and adult hemoglobin? (b) Which can carry more oxygen? (c) What would the oxygen saturation curve of fetal hemoglobin look like compared to that of myoglobin and regular adult hemoglobin?
Rank the following components of hemoglobin in decreasing amounts as would normally be found in a hemoglobin molecule: a.Iron atoms b.Amino acids c.Heme groups
7 (Chemical Connections 23C) Which amino acids of the active site interact with the =CH2 group of the phosphoenol pyruvate? Do these amino acids provide the same surface environment? What is the nature of the interaction?