oxyhaemacyanin Synonyms
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oxyhaemacyanin Meaning
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oxyhaemacyanin (n.)
Alt. of Oxyhaemocyanin
oxyhaemacyanin Sentence Examples
- Oxyhaemacyanin, a respiratory protein found in mollusks, binds reversibly to oxygen.
- The copper atoms in oxyhaemacyanin undergo a conformational change upon oxygen binding.
- Oxyhaemacyanin has a high affinity for oxygen, enabling mollusks to efficiently extract oxygen from water.
- The oxygen-binding properties of oxyhaemacyanin differ from those of hemoglobin in vertebrates.
- Oxyhaemacyanin is present in the blood, hemolymph, and tissues of mollusks.
- The concentration of oxyhaemacyanin in mollusk blood is regulated by environmental factors such as temperature and oxygen availability.
- Oxyhaemacyanin is synthesized by specialized cells in the gills and other organs of mollusks.
- The amino acid sequence of oxyhaemacyanin is highly conserved among different mollusk species.
- Oxyhaemacyanin plays a crucial role in the physiological adaptation of mollusks to diverse aquatic environments.
- Researchers are investigating the potential use of oxyhaemacyanin as a biomarker for mollusk health and environmental stress.
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Alt. of Oxyhaemocyanin
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Oxyhaemacyanin, a respiratory protein found in mollusks, binds reversibly to oxygen.
The copper atoms in oxyhaemacyanin undergo a conformational change upon oxygen binding.
Oxyhaemacyanin has a high affinity for oxygen, enabling mollusks to efficiently extract oxygen from water.
The oxygen-binding properties of oxyhaemacyanin differ from those of hemoglobin in vertebrates.
