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Yes this is correct. Heme binds to CO in the same way it binds to O2–the iron is oxidized and has the same color. This is also the source of carbon monoxide to
by beowulfey 5y ago
Yes this is correct. Heme binds to CO in the same way it binds to O2–the iron is oxidized and has the same color.
This is also the source of carbon monoxide toxicity, as it binds to CO tighter than O2.
- noduerme 5y agoYup. Same reason cyanide is deadly. Ain't chemistry grand? Good for a smoker to know since we're carrying quite a bit more than your average jogger... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carboxyhemoglobin#Affinity_of_hemoglobin_for_carbon_monoxide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carboxyhemoglobin#Affinity_of_...