Normal adult haemoglobin contains________________?

Correct answer: D. Two alpha chains and two beta chains

  • A. One alpha chain and one beta chain
  • B. One alpha chains and two beta chains
  • C. One beta chains and two alpha chains
  • D. Two alpha chains and two beta chains

Explanation

Normal adult hemoglobin A is HbA, composed of two alpha and two beta chains, written α2β2. A single alpha or beta chain cannot form normal adult hemoglobin.

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