Question

Which of the following does not

describehemoglobin?
a.) It binds less tightly to oxygen
thanmyoglobin.
b.) It is a multi-subunit protein with four heme
groupsfor oxygen binding.
c.) 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate increases its affinity
foroxygen.
d.) Maternal hemoglobin has a lower affinity for
oxygenthan fetal hemoglobin.
e.)none of the above.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

All statements describe hemoglobin for the exception of option C.

2,3 biphosphoglycerate (2,3 BPG) its used by erythrocytes to DECREASE affinity for oxygen to unload it to the cells. When the erythrocyte goes to high-metabolic demand areas (the ones that in most need for oxygen) synthesis of 2,3 BPG increases, affinity for oxygen then decreases, and oxygen detach from hemglobin and goes into the tissues.