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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Number of prosthetic groups in a hemoglobin molecule -
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'd' i.e., 4 o Hemoglobin is a conjugated protein which has a tetrameric structure,o It is an assembly of four globular proteins.o Each subunit is composed of a protein part, i.e. globin and a nonprotein prosthetic group, i.e. heme,o Each hemoglobin molecule is made up of 4 heme molecules and 4 polypeptide chains (2 pairs of similar polypeptide chains).Hemoglobin=Globin (containing 4 polypeptide chains)+ 4 heme molecules