Hemoglobin contains two α chains of protein and two β chains. The maximum degree of protein structure shown by hemoglobin is:Question 23Select one:a.nonpolarb.tertiaryc.quaternaryd.secondarye.primaryClear my choice
Question
Hemoglobin contains two α chains of protein and two β chains. The maximum degree of protein structure shown by hemoglobin is:Question 23Select one:a.nonpolarb.tertiaryc.quaternaryd.secondarye.primaryClear my choice
Solution
The maximum degree of protein structure shown by hemoglobin is quaternary.
Here's why:
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Primary structure: This is the sequence of amino acids in a protein. Hemoglobin has this because it is a protein.
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Secondary structure: This refers to local folding of the protein backbone into structures such as alpha-helices and beta-sheets. Hemoglobin has this because it contains alpha helices.
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Tertiary structure: This is the overall three-dimensional shape of a protein. Hemoglobin
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