why-do-amino-acids-in-myoglobin-and-hemoglobin-lack-an-affinity-for-oxygen

Question

Why do amino acids in myoglobin and hemoglobin lack an affinity for oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids do not have the necessary chemical structure to bind oxygen.

Answer

Amino acids are non-polar and cannot interact with oxygen.

Answer

Amino acids are too reactive to bind oxygen.

Answer

Amino acids are too large to bind oxygen.