Haemoglobin is a protein inside the red blood cells that facilitates oxygen to the tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lung to be exhaled (National Cancer Institute, 2011). The differences between adult haemoglobin (Hb) and foetal haemoglobin (HbF) levels in terms of structural differences HbF contains two alpha and gamma subunits, whereas HbA contains two alpha and beta subunits (Kaufman, Khattar, and Lappin, 2023). (Need diagram and a figure legend for this?)

the bracket is the feedback that i have reicvied what kind of diagram or a figure legend do i need to fine

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Since the feedback suggests including a diagram or a figure legend, you may consider creating a diagram showing the structure of adult haemoglobin (HbA) and foetal haemoglobin (HbF) to visually illustrate the difference in subunit composition.

You can create a simple diagram with two separate structures side by side, one for HbA showing two alpha and two beta subunits, and one for HbF showing two alpha and two gamma subunits. A figure legend can be included below the diagram to explain the differences in subunit composition between HbA and HbF for better understanding.

Feel free to seek advice or examples from scientific illustrations or diagrams to assist you in creating a clear and informative visual aid for your explanation.