Which of the following is an example of a conjugated protein containing a non-protein heme group?
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Correct answer: Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is a conjugated metalloprotein in which four globin polypeptide chains are each non-covalently associated with a heme prosthetic group containing iron. The heme group is essential for reversible oxygen binding and transport in red blood cells.
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