Question

multiple choice question
destruction of red blood cells leads to the breakdown of hemoglobin molecules. breaking down hemoglobin releases
o two globin chains and two heme groups
o four globin chains and one heme group
o four globin chains and four heme groups
o one globin chain and one heme group

Explanation:

Hemoglobin is a tetrameric protein. It consists of four polypeptide - globin chains, and each globin chain is associated with a heme group. When hemoglobin breaks down, these components are released.

Answer:

C. four globin chains and four heme groups