In one particular hemoglobin variant the Tyr 145 B is replaced by a Cys which causes...

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In one particular hemoglobin variant the Tyr 145 B is replaced by a Cys which causes formation of an unusual disulfide in this subunit. This prevents the formation of ion pairs that stabilize the T state of hemoglobin. Which of the following would be true as compared to normal hemoglobin? (Choose all correct answers). U 1) The oxygen affinity would increase U 2) The oxygen affinity would decrease 3) The Bohr effect would increase U4) The Bohr effect would decrease U 5) The Hill coefficient would increase O 6) The Hill coefficient would decrease In one particular hemoglobin variant the Tyr 145 B is replaced by a Cys which causes formation of an unusual disulfide in this subunit. This prevents the formation of ion pairs that stabilize the T state of hemoglobin. Which of the following would be true as compared to normal hemoglobin? (Choose all correct answers). U 1) The oxygen affinity would increase U 2) The oxygen affinity would decrease 3) The Bohr effect would increase U4) The Bohr effect would decrease U 5) The Hill coefficient would increase O 6) The Hill coefficient would decrease

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Hemoglobin is a protein made up of four polypeptide chains 1 2 1 and 2 Each chain is attached to a heme group composed of porphyrin an organic ringlike compound attached to an iron atom These ironporp... View the full answer