Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Hemoglobin (Section 3 - No. 43)
Which of the following is a characteristic of HbS?
It has increased oxygen affinity
It polymerizes under low oxygen conditions
It is the major hemoglobin in adults
It contains alpha chains and delta chains
Explanation
HbS polymerizes under low oxygen conditions, leading to the sickling of red blood cells.
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