BIO310H5 Midterm: Test 3 Question Prep
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Explain what subunit cooperativity. (hemoglopbin is made up of four subunits. Each of the subunits have a heme group in the center. And each heme group can bind an oxygen. The bingind of the first oxygen molevule would lead to a change in confirmation that more easily allows the binding of the next oxygen molecule and each heme group can bind an oxygen. The bingind of the first oxygen molevule would lead to a change in confirmation that more easily allows the binding of the next oxygen molecule. Even though the variable will shift the curve. The loading at the lungs is not affected because the pressure is 105 mmhg that that would result in 100% loading no matter the effect. fetal hemoglobin. Talk about active sodium reabsorption and how it is important in the absorption in water. You have a burn patient who has a lot of burns and this lead to less protein in the plasma.
