A Hyperbolic Binding Curve Differs from a Sigmoidal Binding Curve

question 113

Multiple Choice

A hyperbolic binding curve differs from a sigmoidal binding curve in that the hyperbolic curve

• A)has a single equilibrium constant for oxygen binding.
• B)binds more oxygen after the initial proteins first bind oxygen.
• C)shows cooperativity.
• D)binds up to four molecules of oxygen.
• E)All of the above.

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