Which of the Following Curves Is Representative of the Binding

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following curves is representative of the binding of oxygen to myoglobin?

• A) curve A
• B) curve B
• C) curve C
• D) curve D

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Definitions:

Imidazole Ring

A heterocyclic compound containing a ring made of three carbon atoms and two nitrogen atoms, found in many biologically important molecules.

Side Chain

A group of atoms attached to the main part of a molecule and having a composition and structure independent of the molecule's primary structure.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds containing an amine (-NH2) and a carboxyl (-COOH) functional group, along with a side chain; they are the building blocks of proteins.

Complete Proteins

Proteins that contain all nine essential amino acids necessary for the dietary needs of humans.