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HbA2 is composed of

A
α2 β2
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α2 γ2
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α2 δ2
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α2 α2
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Solution

The correct option is B α2 δ2
Hemoglobin A2 (HbA2) is a normal variant of hemoglobin A which consists of two alpha and two delta chains. HbA2 exists in very small amounts in all adult humans approximately 1.5% of all Hb molecules and is increased in people with sickle cell disease. Hence, option C is correct.

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