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Which shape of hemoglobin is described as being easy to move and fold due to its little thickness in the center?
Which shape of hemoglobin is described as being easy to move and fold due to its little thickness in the center?
- Spherical
- Pyramidal
- Biconcave disc (correct)
- Cylindrical
What happens when valine from different hemoglobin molecules interact with each other?
What happens when valine from different hemoglobin molecules interact with each other?
- They become hydrophilic
- They undergo a chemical reaction
- They disintegrate
- They form aggregates of hemoglobin (correct)
What is the effect of the sickle cell shape on the efficiency of oxygen transport?
What is the effect of the sickle cell shape on the efficiency of oxygen transport?
- The efficiency is completely lost
- The efficiency remains the same
- The efficiency is greatly increased
- The efficiency is greatly decreased (correct)
What disease is caused by a mutation in a gene called CFTR?
What disease is caused by a mutation in a gene called CFTR?
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What is the effect of cystic fibrosis on the movement of exocrine glands?
What is the effect of cystic fibrosis on the movement of exocrine glands?
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