Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 7, Problem 13P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given compounds, the compound that plays an analogous functional role in blood cells of some birds is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Proteins are the biomolecules which are composed of the long chain of amino acid residues. The protein which contains oxygen and is present in the red blood cells in the body is known as hemoglobin. It contains iron as well.

The organophosphate compound, 2,3bisphophoglycerate or 2,3BPG, is made up in the erythrocytes at the time of glycolysis. It stabilizes the T state of hemoglobin.

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