The Element to Which Oxygen (O2) Binds in a Hemoglobin

question 3

Multiple Choice

The element to which oxygen (O2) binds in a hemoglobin molecule is ___________.

• A) nitrogen
• B) carbon
• C) iron
• D) potassium
• E) phosphorous

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