
View of overlapping Human Deoxygenated Hemoglobin and Sperm Whale
Deoxygenated Myoglobin. These overlapping protein (show as a
dimer) are best viewed in the backbone view. The most
noticeable conformational differences are seen at the termini of the
individual chains. However, if examined carefully, differences
can be seen throughout the two proteins. Along with viewing
the 3D overlap, the
primary structure comparison is also interesting.
Similarities like these in 3D protein structure supports the
evolution theory of common ancestry.