Why Is Heme Located Inside a Globin Chain Pocket Surrounded

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Multiple Choice

Why is heme located inside a globin chain pocket surrounded by hydrophobic amino acids?

• A) Protects iron from being oxidized to its ferric form
• B) Necessary for oxygen release to tissues
• C) Makes hemoglobin insoluble
• D) Keeps heme from being dissolved

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