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Haemoglobin is a simple protein
A
a true
B
b false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Haemoglobin is made up of a simple protein, called globin and a non-protein also known as haem.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hemoglobin is a complex protein which has a quaternary structure and contains iron. There are four subunits in the hemoglobin molecule-two alpha subunits and two beta subunits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hemoglobin is an allosteric protein. When one heme group in hemoglobin binds oxygen, it is easier for successive oxygen molecules to bind at the remaining three sites.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hemoglobin is a conjugated protein whose prosthetic group, heme, gives it its typical intense red color.

Detailed explanation-5: -(a) Simple proteins. On hydrolysis they yield only the amino acids and occasional small carbohydrate compounds. Examples are: albumins, globulins, glutelins, albuminoids, histones and protamines. (b) Conjugated proteins. These are simple proteins combined with some non-protein material in the body.

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