Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen compounds

Nitrogen compounds — practice question

Although only small quantities of certain metal ions are essential in the human body, others are extremely poisonous.
(a(i))[1]

What is the $\text{R--S--S--R}$ group called in proteins?

(a(ii))[1]

Which level of protein structure is altered by reaction 1?

(a(iii))[1]

Why does this affect the activity of an enzyme?

(b(i))[1]

What kind of behaviour is the $-\text{COOH}$ group displaying in reaction 2?

(b(ii))[3]

Which interactions between R groups are affected by reaction 2? Explain your answer.

(c(i))[1]

How many oxygen atoms can one haemoglobin molecule transport?

(c(ii))[1]

What kind of bond is likely to hold the oxygen molecule to the iron atom in haem?

(c(iii))[1]

What is the bonding geometry around the iron atom?

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