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Assertion : Most of the human haemoglobi...

Assertion `:` Most of the human haemoglobin in our body has `2 alph` and `2 beta` polypeptide chains.
Reason `:` Haemoglobin is a conjugate protein and has 4 polypeptide chain in its one globin molecules

A

If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion .

B

If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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