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How many heme groups are contained in one molecule of hemoglobin?
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∙ 14y ago
There are four hemes. So, theoretically, up to 4 oxygen molecules can bond to a single hemoglobin. However, in practice, this seldom occurs.(usually fewer)
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Which part o the hemoglobin molecule does carbon dioxide attach?
Hemoglobin refers to a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates. The part of the hemoglobin molecule that carbon attaches to is the heme molecule.
What molecule is important in the formation of the heme portion of the hemoglobin molecule?
iron
What is the iron-containing portion of the hemoglobin molecule called?
The iron containing part of hemoglobin is the 'heme' molecule.
Does the hemoglobin molecule has polypeptide chains?
Yes. Hemoglobin consists of four heme groups as well as a globin. Globin is a type of protein - proteins are made of polypeptide chains.
What pigment is released when a hemoglobin molecule is broken apart?
When a hemoglobin molecule is broken apart, the iron pigment is released. This is what is called the -"heme" part of the molecule.
Is the mineral that combines with a protein to from hemoglobin?
There are four atoms of iron in a molecule of hemoglobin. Each iron atom is attached to a porphyrin, forming a heme group. Each heme group is attached to a polypeptide chain. There are two alpha and two beta polypeptides. So a hemoglobin molecule has four heme groups, and four polypeptides.
A molecule of hemoglobin can hold how many molecules of oxygen in the blood transport?
Four heme groups, so I think four molecules of oxygen can be transported by one molecule of haemoglobin.
What part of the hemoglobin molecule is recycled to form bile?
A portion of the heme group
Is heme and hemoglobin the same?
Heme + globin is Hemoglobin.
Each heme region of a hemoglobin molecule contains an inorganic element called?
iron
What portion of hemoglobin molecule binds oxygen?
Hemoglobin contains a heme group with an Iron ion attached to it. The iron is what binds to O2.
What mineral is in the center of each molecule of heme?
It is contained in each atom, which is Iron.
