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a.
To determine:
The subunit structure of hemoglobin molecules marked X, Y, and Z.
Introduction:
Hemoglobin is an essential part of RBCs as it delivers oxygen to all the parts of the human body.
b.
To determine:
The normal condition that should increase the hemoglobin percentage in a newborn that is HbZ.
Introduction:
Hemoglobin refers to a protein in RBCs that carries oxygen throughout the body. The hemoglobin is made up of subunits known as heme, which gives the blood its red color.
c.
To determine:
The normal condition that should increase the hemoglobin percentage in an adult that is HbY.
Introduction:
A normal adult hemoglobin molecule consists of two alpha globins and two beta globins. Each globin surrounds an iron-containing a small molecular structure called heme group.
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