When hemoglobin transitions from the R-state to the T-state, which of the following occurs? A. The porphyrin ring becomes slightly "puckered" and the iron in each heme is pulled slightly out of its plane B. It releases CO2 C. It releases protons D. Its subunits dissociate

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When hemoglobin transitions from the R-state to the T-state, which of the following occurs?
A. The porphyrin ring becomes slightly "puckered" and the iron in each heme is pulled slightly out of
its plane
B. It releases CO2
C. It releases protons
D. Its subunits dissociate
Transcribed Image Text:When hemoglobin transitions from the R-state to the T-state, which of the following occurs? A. The porphyrin ring becomes slightly "puckered" and the iron in each heme is pulled slightly out of its plane B. It releases CO2 C. It releases protons D. Its subunits dissociate
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