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The hemes are arranged in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacking_(chemistry) parallel-displaced] pairs. Each pair is orthogonal to the next pair. | The hemes are arranged in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacking_(chemistry) parallel-displaced] pairs. Each pair is orthogonal to the next pair. | ||
The <scene name='83/835223/Hemes/ | The <scene name='83/835223/Hemes/11'>hemes at each junction form a pair</scene>, which likely contributes to the stability of the filament. More importantly, this produces a continuous chain of hemes through the length of the filament. These hemes are believed to be the basis of the electrical conductivity. | ||