Identifying Abnormal Hemoglobins
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Which of the following best describes abnormal hemoglobins?

  • They are always associated with hemolytic anemia
  • They may or may not produce a disease state (correct)
  • They are only found in the alpha chain of the globin portion
  • They result from multiple amino acid substitutions

    • What is the structure that determines the normality or abnormality of the hemoglobin molecule?

  • Alpha chain
  • Beta chain
  • Globin portion (correct)
  • Gamma chain

    • How do changes in hemoglobin structure usually affect function?

  • They impair the function (correct)
  • They completely change the function
  • They have no impact on function
  • They enhance the function

    • Where can amino acid substitutions occur in the hemoglobin molecule?

    <p>Alpha, beta, and gamma chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of the location of the substitution within the globin chain?

    <p>It determines the severity of the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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