Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Hemoglobin (Section 3 - No. 2)
The following are true about the structure of hemoglobin:
It has a quaternary structure
It is stabilized by salt bridges, hydrogen bonds and Van der Waals forces
It is composed of four globin polypeptide chains each with one heme
Heme is in the center channel
Explanation
Hemoglobin has a quaternary structure, it is stabilized by interactions such as salt bridges, hydrogen bonds, and van der Waals forces. It is composed of four globin polypeptide chains each with one heme.
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