Hemoglobin and Myoglobin
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Q. The fetal hemoglobin dissociation curve is to the left of the adult hemoglobin curve. Why?
a
Adult hemoglobin has a greater affinity for oxygen.
b
Fetal hemoglobin has a greater affinity for oxygen.
c
Fetal hemoglobin functions as a reservoir for skeletal and cardiac muscle.
d
Fetal hemoglobin reaches half saturation at a greater partial pressure of oxygen.
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