BIOCHEM-ACHIEVE(FIRST DAY DISCOUNTED)
BIOCHEM-ACHIEVE(FIRST DAY DISCOUNTED)
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ISBN: 2818000069358
Author: BERG
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 7, Problem 4P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The total amount of O2 that is bound to the myoglobin in human muscle and in sperm whale muscle is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Proteins are the biomolecules which are composed of the long chain of amino acid residues. The protein that is an oxygen and iron containing protein present in the muscle tissue of mammals is known as myoglobin.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The ratio of oxygen that is bound to myoglobin to that directly dissolved in the water of sperm whale muscle is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Proteins are the biomolecules which are composed of the long chain of amino acid residues. The protein that is an oxygen and iron containing protein present in the muscle tissue of mammals is known as myoglobin.

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