What is the function of myoglobin?
Stores oxygen in muscle cells
Breaks down sugars
Fights diseases
None of the above
Answer
Myoglobin is a protein found in muscle cells that stores oxygen. It is a globular protein with a single heme group, which is the iron-containing molecule that binds oxygen. Myoglobin is found in high concentrations in muscle cells that are used for short, intense bursts of activity, such as sprinting or lifting weights.
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