Hemoglobin Flashcards by Aneka Vo | Brainscape

Q

What are the components of hemoglobin?

A

1 Globin: 2 alpha chains, 2 beta chains

4 Heme: 4 pyrrole rings, 1 Fe2+

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Hb A characteristics

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Normal Hb

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Hb F characteristics

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Fetal Hb

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Hb C characteristics

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Chronic anemia

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Hb H characteristics

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alpha-Thalassemia

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Hb M characteristics

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Methemoglobinemia

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Hb S characteristics

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Sickle-cell anemia

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