Oxygen Binding Is Monitored for a Solution of Hemoglobin

question 8

Multiple Choice

Oxygen binding is monitored for a solution of hemoglobin.During the experiment,the curve changes from sigmoidal to hyperbolic.Which of the following may be the reason for the change?

• A) A positive allosteric effector was added.
• B) A negative allosteric effector was added.
• C) The protein dissociated into individual subunits.
• D) The protein denatured.

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