Hemoglobin Allosteric Effects
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Q. Why are increased 2,3-BPG levels beneficial to people living at high altitudes?
a
2,3-BPG binding increases hemoglobin oxygen affinity, allowing it to bind more oxygen.
b
2,3-BPG binding decreases hemoglobin oxygen affinity, allowing it to bind more oxygen.
c
2,3-BPG binding increases hemoglobin oxygen affinity, allowing it to release more oxygen in peripheral tissues.
d
2,3-BPG binding decreases hemoglobin oxygen affinity, allowing it to release more oxygen in peripheral tissues.
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