MDCAT Biology MCQ #799

A blood test reveals a patient has low iron levels, affecting a protein with four polypeptide chains. Which protein is being described?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #799

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A blood test reveals a patient has low iron levels, affecting a protein with four polypeptide chains. Which protein is being described?

    • A) Hemoglobin
    • B) Myoglobin
    • C) Insulin
    • D) Collagen

    Answer: Hemoglobin

    Explanation: Hemoglobin consists of two alpha and two beta chains. Myoglobin is a single polypeptide chain used for oxygen storage in muscles.