Heme complex & O2
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Re: Heme complex & O2
Yes each heme complex binds to one O2- molecule which is why myoglobin only transports one oxygen molecule at a time.
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Re: Heme complex & O2
Yes, I believe this is because the max electrons Fe can accomodate are 18 electrons with all its orbitals filled.
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