A single molecule of haemoglobin is composed of:
Correct answer: B. Four polypeptide chains
- A. Three polypeptide chains
- B. Four polypeptide chains
- C. Five polypeptide chains
- D. Six polypeptide chains
Explanation
Haemoglobin is a quaternary structure therefore its composed of four polypeptide chains, 2 alpha globins and 2 beta globins. Therefore the answer will be B.
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