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What is myoglobin?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Definition of Myoglobin**: Myoglobin is an iron and oxygen-binding protein. 2. **Location**: It is primarily found in skeletal muscle tissue. 3. **Color**: Myoglobin is characterized by its red color, which is due to the presence of heme groups containing iron. ...
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