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| Question | Answer |
| What type of protein is Haemoglobin and example of? | Globular |
| Describe the structure of Haemoglobin. | 2 airs of polypeptide chains, one alpha, one beta Compact molecule, 4 chains packed closely together, almost in a spherical shape. |
| Describe the structrue ofaemoglobin | Hydrophocic r' group of amino acids, draws them to te centre, resultingh in bonds/forces holding them inwards. Hydrophilic 'R' group points outwards to help maintain solubility. |
| Describe the structure of haemoglobin | Each polypeptide chain contains a haem group, this contains the FE ion. An O molecule can bind with each ion, a complete Haemoglobin molecule can contain 4 O moleculles (8 O atoms). |
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