The T Form (Tense or Taut Form) of Deoxyhemoglobin Differs

question 18

Multiple Choice

The T form (tense or taut form) of deoxyhemoglobin differs from oxyhemoglobin (the R form or relaxed form) by all EXCEPT:

• A) covalent linkages between subunits.
• B) specific intrachain hydrogen bonds.
• C) between β-subunit salt links (ion-pair bonds).
• D) between α-subunits salt links (ion-pair bonds).
• E) intrachain salt bridges.

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