Haemoglobinopathies Flashcards
Cardiac
1
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What is normal haemoglobin made up of ?
A
Polypeptide, chains with heme molecules containing iron. Globin chains combine to make different types of haemoglobin. Structure of each globin is genetically determined.
2
Q
What are the name of the 2 globin chains in haemoglobin ?
A
2 alpha , 2 beta
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