When oxygen binds to a heme-containing protein, the two open coordination bonds of Fe2+ are occupied by___________
When oxygen binds to a heme-containing protein, the two open coordination bonds of Fe2+ are occupied by___________ Correct Answer One O2 molecule and one amino acid atom
The two coordination bonds to Fe2+ perpendicular to the porphyrin ring system. One of these bonds is occupied by a Hys residue and the other bond by O2.