Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 18 - Section 18.2 - Figure 18.5 - The Structure of Hemoglobin - Page 679: 1

Answer

Fig. 18.5 Hemoglobin consists of a covalent association of four protein chains

Work Step by Step

The four protein chains include two alpha chains of 141 amino acids each, and two beta chains of 146 amino acids each.
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