Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Proteins

Proteins — practice question

Which characteristic explains the solubility of haemoglobin?

  • AAll four polypeptide chains are linked together to form a spherical molecule.
  • BEach polypeptide chain folds due to interactions between hydrophobic R groups.
  • CThe hydrophilic R groups are arranged around the outside of the molecule.
  • DThe iron-containing haem group of each polypeptide chain is water soluble.

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