When oxygen binds to a heme-containing protein, the two open coordination bonds of Fe2+ are occupied by___________

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One O₂ molecule and one heme atom

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One O atom and one amino acid atom

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One O2 molecule and one amino acid atom

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One O2 molecule and one heme atom

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Two O atoms

1.	When oxygen binds to a heme-containing protein, the two open coordination bonds of Fe²⁺ are occupied by___________
A.	One O atom and one amino acid atom
B.	One O<sub>2</sub> molecule and one amino acid atom
C.	One O<sub>2</sub> molecule and one heme atom
D.	Two O atoms
Answer» C. One O<sub>2</sub> molecule and one heme atom

When oxygen binds to a heme-containing protein, the two open coordination bonds of Fe²⁺ are occupied by___________