The Role of Haemoglobin Transport of oxygen Flashcards
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Q
The majority of oxygen transported around the body is bound to the protein haemoglobin in red blood cells
Red blood cells are also known as
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erythrocytes
2
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Oxygen + Haemoglobin =
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oxyhaemoglobin
3
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4O2 + Hb =
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Hb4O 2
4
Q
The binding of the first oxygen molecule results in a conformational change in the structure of the haemoglobin molecule, making it easier for
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each successive oxygen molecule to bind; this is cooperative binding
5
Q
The binding of the first oxygen molecule results in a conformational change in the structure of the haemoglobin molecule, making it easier for each successive oxygen molecule to bind; this is cooperative binding
The reverse of this process happens when
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oxygen dissociates in the tissues
