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Assertion : Hemoglobin is a monomeric protein .
Reason : It is made up of two polypeptide chains .

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If both assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the assertion .

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If both Assertion and Reason ate true , but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion .

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If Assertion is true , but Reason is false

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if both Assertion and Reason are false.

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To analyze the assertion and reason provided in the question, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion - The assertion states that "Hemoglobin is a monomeric protein." - A monomeric protein is defined as a protein that consists of a single polypeptide chain. ### Step 2: Analyze the Structure of Hemoglobin - Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. - Upon examining its structure, we find that hemoglobin is composed of four polypeptide chains: two alpha chains and two beta chains. ### Step 3: Determine the Type of Protein - Since hemoglobin consists of four polypeptide chains, it is classified as a tetrameric protein, not a monomeric protein. - Therefore, the assertion that hemoglobin is a monomeric protein is incorrect. ### Step 4: Understand the Reason - The reason states that "It is made up of two polypeptide chains." - However, as established, hemoglobin is made up of four polypeptide chains (two alpha and two beta), making this statement also incorrect. ### Conclusion - Both the assertion and the reason are false. Hemoglobin is not a monomeric protein; it is a tetrameric protein made up of four polypeptide chains. ### Final Answer - Both the assertion and the reason are false. ---
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