Which Gas Does Not Bind to the Porphyrin Ring Fe(II)ion

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which gas does not bind to the porphyrin ring Fe(II) ion in myoglobin?

• A)NO
• B)CO
• C)CO₂
• D)O₂
• E)H₂S

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