5 Questions
Which of the following is the main function of hemoglobin?
To take up O2 from the lungs and deliver it to tissues
What is the composition of hemoglobin?
A heme moiety with a central iron ion and four subunits of globin
Which of the following can influence how hemoglobin binds and releases oxygen?
Concentration of carbon dioxide
What is the clinical application of HBA1c?
Identification of relative concentrations of normal adult hemoglobin
Which of the following is a type of hemoglobinopathy?
Sickle cell anemia
Test your knowledge on the structure and functions of hemoglobin in this quiz. Learn about the main structural and functional details of hemoglobin as one of the hemoproteins, as well as the types and relative concentrations of normal adult hemoglobin.
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