Quaternary Structure; Haemoglobin and Collagen summary activity

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  • Created on: 24-03-16 17:44

1. what is the function of haemoglobin?

  • to regulate temperature
  • to increase the water potentional within the blood vessels
  • to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
  • to provide energy to muscles
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2. how many oxygen molecules can bind to haemoglobin?

  • 2
  • 4
  • 16
  • 8

3. describe one difference between the structure of haemoglobin and collagen

  • Haemoglobin contains a prosthetic group whereas collagen does not have a prosthetic group
  • there are no differences between the two
  • Haemoglobin is insoluble in water whereas collagen is soluble in water
  • one is a protein and one is a carbohydrate

4. what is meant by the term Quaternary structure

  • Protein structure where a protein consists of more than one polypeptide chain.
  • a protein structure that consists of only one polypeptide chain
  • a sequence of amino acids
  • a protein structure that consists of alpha helix's

5. which type of bond holds collagen molecules together forming cross-links?

  • disulfide
  • hydrogen
  • covalent
  • ionic

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