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Heme in haemoglobin is____________?

Correct answer: D. Protoporophyrin IX

  • A. Between Helix C and D
  • B. Surrounded by non polar environment
  • C. Bonded to E7 histidine
  • D. Protoporophyrin IX

Explanation

The heme group of hemoglobin is protoporphyrin IX containing Fe2+. It is held by the proximal histidine, F8, while E7 is the distal histidine and does not directly bond the heme iron.

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