7.a) In hemoglobin Yakima, there is only one mutation Asp + His that disrupts the hydrogen bond that stabilizes the T conformation. Is pS for hemoglobin Yakima higher or lower than that of normal Hb? 6) In hemoglobin Kansas, there is only one mutation Asn102 Thr that disrupts the hydrophobic band that stabilizes the R conformation. Is pSO for hemoglobin Kansas higher or lower than that of normal Hb?
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The T conformation of hemoglobin is the deoxygenated state. If this state is destabilized, it means that the hemoglobin molecule will more readily bind to oxygen. Show more…
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