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1
Q
Would you expect myoglobin that is injected intravenously to perform the same function as hemoglobin? Explain.
A
No, myoglobin cannot release oxygen as well to the tissues.
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2
Q
Would you expect the native structure of a large protein to be the only stable 3-dimensional structure possible for a given amino acid sequence? Explain.
A
No, although the native structure has a low free-energy, there may be other conformations at other minima of free-energy.
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3
Q
The molecule 2,3-bisphospho-D-glycerate (2,3BPG) raises the P50 of hemoglobin. What effect does this have?
A
Raises the effective concentration of oxygen in red blood cells.
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