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Haemoglobin & Collagen
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- 1What type of protein is Haemoglobin and example of?Globular
- 2Describe 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. - 3Describe the structrue ofaemoglobinHydrophocic 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. - 4Describe the structure of haemoglobinEach 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). - 5—
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