The Heme Unit of Myoglobin Is Bound to the Protein

question 144

True/False

The heme unit of myoglobin is bound to the protein via a nitrogen-containing ligand.

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Definitions:

Analgesic Agent

A substance that lessens or eliminates pain.

Secondary Carbons

Carbon atoms attached to two other carbon atoms in an organic molecule; involved in many chemical reactions due to their distinct reactivity.

Isobutylheptane

A hypothetical or less common name for an organic compound, suggesting a structure derived from heptane with an isobutyl group attached, but not a standard or widely recognized chemical name.

N-Alkanes

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