"Using the protein Haemoglobin as an example discuss how the hierarchical structure of a protein influences its biological function".

Question

"Using the protein Haemoglobin as an example discuss how the hierarchical structure of a protein influences its biological function". 

Answer 1

Hemoglobin has a quaternary structure which contributes to its biological factor. There are 4 haems surrounding a globin molecule, attached to each hemoglobin. Each of the 4 haems have an iron group that will allow oxygen to bind to. Each globin links 2 polypeptide chains which helps hold the hemoglobin structure together.

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