a. How many subunits does hemoglobin have? What are their conventional names? b. Identify the oxygen binding sites on hemoglobin. How many oxygens can one molecule of hemoglobin bind? How many oxygens can one subunit of hemoglobin bind? c. Identify the central cavity of hemoglobin. Is it the same or different than the oxygen binding site of hemoglobin?

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