Asked in MDCAT 2025 — Biomolecules, Nuclear Physics, Alternating Current, Comprehension 2025Moderate

Haemoglobin molecule exhibits which structural organization of proteins?

Correct answer: D. Quaternary structure

  • A. Primary structure
  • B. Secondary structure
  • C. Tertiary structure
  • D. Quaternary structure

Explanation

Hemoglobin has a quaternary structure. It consists of two pairs of different proteins, designated the α and β chains.

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