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Which one of the following is non-heme protein?

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Which one of the following is non-heme protein?
  1. Hemoglobin
  2. Hemocyanin
  3. Myoglobin
  4. Cytochrome P-450

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Hemocyanin
Hemocyanin carries oxygen using copper atoms bound directly to histidines, with no heme group. Haemoglobin, myoglobin and cytochrome P450 are heme proteins.

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