Exploring the Structure and Functions of Hemoglobin
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Which of the following is the main function of hemoglobin?

  • To take up CO2 from the tissues and deliver it to the lungs
  • To take up O2 from the tissues and deliver it to the lungs
  • To take up CO2 from the lungs and deliver it to tissues
  • To take up O2 from the lungs and deliver it to tissues (correct)
  • What is the composition of hemoglobin?

  • A heme moiety with a central hydrogen ion and four subunits of globin
  • A heme moiety with a central oxygen ion and four subunits of globin
  • A heme moiety with a central carbon ion and four subunits of globin
  • A heme moiety with a central iron ion and four subunits of globin (correct)
  • Which of the following can influence how hemoglobin binds and releases oxygen?

  • Concentration of oxygen
  • Concentration of hydrogen
  • Concentration of nitrogen
  • Concentration of carbon dioxide (correct)
  • What is the clinical application of HBA1c?

    <p>Identification of relative concentrations of normal adult hemoglobin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of hemoglobinopathy?

    <p>Sickle cell anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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