Adult human hemoglobin consists of how many subunits?
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Correct answer: Four subunits (2 alpha, 2 beta)
Human hemoglobin is a quaternary structure made of four polypeptide chains. Specifically, it consists of two alpha-type subunits and two beta-type subunits.
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