Bmsc 200- Midterm Study Guide Rated A+

what is Ka equal to what does a large Ka value mean {Ans: [products]/[reactants] large Ka = strong acid}what does the p50 value for hemoglobin closely correspond to {Ans: p0₂ values in the periphery}how do we calculate the fraction of MYOglobin saturated with oxygen under given pressures {Ans: θ = [pO₂]/[pO₂] + [p50]}describe waters passive and active roles in biochemistry {Ans: passive= influence how proteins fold active=dehydration synthesis}why is 2,3 BPG an inhibitor {Ans: it decreases hemoglobins affinity for O₂ ; promotes the T state}what does the saturation curve of highly purified hemoglobin look like {Ans: like that of myoglobin- something is missing}