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Cooperative binding is whereby the binding of one [[Ligand|ligand]] to a [[Macromolecules|macromolecule]] influences the binding of successive [[Ligand|ligands]] to other sites on the macromolecule. | Cooperative binding is whereby the binding of one [[Ligand|ligand]] to a [[Macromolecules|macromolecule]] influences the binding of successive [[Ligand|ligands]] to other sites on the macromolecule. | ||
This type of binding is often seen in [[Haemoglobin|Haemoglobin]] and is the main way it transports and carries [[Oxygen|oxygen]] around the body | This type of binding is often seen in [[Haemoglobin|Haemoglobin]] and is the main way it transports and carries [[Oxygen|oxygen]] around the body<ref>Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2007) Biochemistry, 5th edition, New York: WH Freeman</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:28, 22 October 2018
Cooperative binding is whereby the binding of one ligand to a macromolecule influences the binding of successive ligands to other sites on the macromolecule.
This type of binding is often seen in Haemoglobin and is the main way it transports and carries oxygen around the body[1].
References
- ↑ Berg J., Tymoczko J and Stryer L. (2007) Biochemistry, 5th edition, New York: WH Freeman