Asked in HEC Phase I 2017 2017Moderate

The oxygen bonding protein present in the skeletal muscles is:

Correct answer: B. Myoglobin

  • A. Globin
  • B. Myoglobin
  • C. Myoglycogen
  • D. Glycogen

Explanation

Myoglobin is found in skeletal muscles consisting of one polypeptide chain with each molecule containing one iron-containing haem group. Only one oxygen molecule can bind to one myoglobin molecule. This way it stores oxygen in resting muscles. It is found in skeletal muscles.

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