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Which of the following statements is true regarding haemoglobin in humans?

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a

It transports COin the form of carbonic acid.

b

It is an iron-containing protein.

c

It is 12-16 mg/100ml in a healthy human.

d

Its β chain synthesis is regulated by a gene on 16th chromosome.

answer is A.

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Hb has an iron containing prosthetic group along with protein globin. Hb transports CO2 in the form of carbamino haemoglobin. The HBB gene on the 11th chromosome is responsible for the β chain synthesis. Hb is about 12-16 g/100ml in a healthy human.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding haemoglobin in humans?