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Describe the conditions in the following processes:

(a) Haemoglobin changes into oxyhaemoglobin
(b) Oxyhaemoglobin decomposes into haemoglobin​

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Step-by-step explanation:

When hemoglobin is deoxygenated (left), the heme group adopts a domed configuration. When hemoglobin is oxygenated (right), the heme group adopts a planar configuration. As shown in the figure, the conformational change in the heme group causes the protein to change its conformation, as well

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