The changes (from A-D given below) which occur when O2 binds to hemerythrin are (A) One iron atoms is oxidized (B) Both the iron atoms are oxidized (C) O2 binds to one iron atom and is also hydrogen bonded. (D) O2 binds to both the iron atoms and is also hydrogen bonded.

ABC26IN0036 · Bioinorganic Chemistry

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Bioinorganic Chemistry · Topic: Iron Sulfur Proteins · Exam: CSIR-NET 2012 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The changes (from A-D given below) which occur when $\mathrm{O_2}$ binds to hemerythrin are

(A) One iron atoms is oxidized

(B) Both the iron atoms are oxidized

(D) $\mathrm{O_2}$ binds to both the iron atoms and is also hydrogen bonded.

(a)B and C

(b)B and D

(c)A and D

(d)A and C

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

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