Fetal hemoglobin contains
Correct Answer: a 2, g 2
Description: The blood of the human fetus normally contains fetal hemoglobin (hemoglobin F). Its structure is similar to that of hemoglobin A except that the b chains are replaced by g chains; that is, hemoglobin F is a2g2. The g chains have 37 amino acid residues that differ from those in the b chain. Fetal hemoglobin is normally replaced by adult hemoglobin soon after bihRef: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology 25th edition. Page: 557
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