The Polypeptide of Myoglobin Serves All of the Following Functions

question 30

Multiple Choice

The polypeptide of myoglobin serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

• A) protects the heme iron from oxidation.
• B) cradles the heme group.
• C) provides a pocket for O₂ to fit.
• D) keeps the heme iron in the ferric form.
• E) none of the above.

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