In Hemoglobin C Disease How Does the Mutation Affect the Hemoglobin

question 13

Multiple Choice

In Hemoglobin C disease how does the mutation affect the hemoglobin molecule?

• A)It cannot carry oxygen.
• B)It forms insoluble aggregates.
• C)It is unstable.
• D)It has increased oxygen affinity.

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