True regarding HbA2 is/are?
Ans. is'c'i.e., Level is increased in ThalassemiaRef: Ganong 23d/e p. 523-525 https: / /www. aafp.org/ alp / 2009 /08 1 5 /p3 39.html"The hemoglobin electrophoresis with beta thalassemia trait usually has reduced or absent HbA, elevated levels of HbA2. and increased HbF.However, a normal concentration of HbA2 does not rule out beta thalassemia trait. especially if there was coexistent iron deficiency, which can lower HbA2 levels into the normal range.""Hemoglobin A2 may be increased in beta thalassemia or in people who are heterozygous for the beta thalassemia gene.
It has more capacity to carry oxygen
Concentration is more than HbA
Level is increased in Thalasemia
Consists of 2 alpha and 2 beta chains