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What would be the consequences of a deficiency of haemoglobin in our bodies?

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Haemoglobin molecule contains four polypeptide chains and four heme prosthetic groups. It serves as carrier of oxygen gas. Haemoglobin deficiency would decrease the oxygen carrying capacity of blood which in turn would cause breathing problems and lack of energy and weight loss.

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