Mass Transport Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the structure of haemoglobin?
A
2 alpha polypeptides, 2 beta polypeptides and, 4 haem groups
2
Q
What does a haem group contain?
A
A ferrous (Fe 2+) ion
3
Q
What is the secondary structure of haemoglobin?
A
alpha helix
4
Q
How many oxygen molecules can a haemoglobin molecule load?
A
4
1 per haem group
5
Q
What type of group is the haem group?
A
Prosthetic group
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