Hemoglobin Consists of Several Components, Including Which of the Following

question 46

Multiple Choice

Hemoglobin consists of several components, including which of the following?

• A)heme groups
• B)alpha chains
• C)beta chains
• D)More than one answer is correct.

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Definitions:

Erythrocyte Production

The process by which new red blood cells (erythrocytes) are generated, primarily occurring in the bone marrow, known medically as erythropoiesis.

Minerals

Inorganic substances required by the body in small amounts for a variety of functions, including building strong bones and teeth, and regulating metabolism.

Buffers

Substances that minimize changes in pH by absorbing or releasing hydrogen ions in a solution.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms by lowering the activation energy, involved in processes such as digestion and metabolism.