The Heme Group of Myoglobin

question 36

Multiple Choice

The heme group of myoglobin

• A) contains ferric ion.
• B) is bound to the polypeptide chain exclusively by interactions between polar groups.
• C) binds oxygen in an allosteric manner.
• D) is identical to that of hemoglobin.
• E) is bound to the polypeptide chain exclusively by interactions between nonpolar groups.

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