The binding of oxygen by hemoglobin a large complex molecule

Last updated: 6/15/2023

The binding of oxygen by hemoglobin a large complex molecule that is represented with the symbol Hb below in the blood is represented by the equilibrium reaction is below HbH aq O aq HbO aq H aq K 1 8 Alex 22 2 kj mol The maintenance of this equilibrium is incredibly important to the human body 1 3 pts How would this equilibrium be affected if you were running a fever 2 4 pts Given the secondary equilibrium below HbH aq CO aq HbCO aq H aq K 306 calculate the equilibrium constant of the following reaction HbO aq CD aq HbCO aq 0 aq 3 4 pts Given your answer to 2 explain how the introduction of CO into the