When Mutations Occur in the Globin Chains of Hemoglobin, What

question 24

Multiple Choice

When mutations occur in the globin chains of hemoglobin, what two interactions can be impaired?

• A) Stability and hemoglobin-oxygen affinity
• B) Iron binding and stability
• C) Heme synthesis and affinity
• D) Iron regulation and affinity

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