Which of the Following Statements About Hemoglobin Is False

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hemoglobin is false?

• A) Hemoglobin allows the blood to carry a large amount of O₂.
• B) Hemoglobin contains a single polypeptide chain with very high affinity for O₂.
• C) Hemoglobin is packaged inside red blood cells.
• D) Fetal hemoglobin is structurally different from adult hemoglobin.
• E) Compared to adult hemoglobin, fetal hemoglobin has a higher affinity for O₂.

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located on the sides of the cerebral hemisphere, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Gray Matter

The region of the brain and spinal cord that is rich in nerve cell bodies and is darker than the surrounding white matter due to its higher neuronal density.

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The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, sensation, thought, reasoning, and memory.

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The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in higher brain functions such as thought and action.