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Posted 9 months ago
Which of the following would most readily bind oxygen? a) hemoglobin with no oxygen bounds b) hemoglobin with one oxygen molecule bounds c) hemoglobin with 2 oxygen molecule bound d) oxygen with 3 oxygen molecule bound e) hemoglobin with 4 oxygen molecules bound
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Posted 9 months ago
E
Key Concept
Hemoglobin oxygen binding affinity
Explanation
Hemoglobin with 4 oxygen molecules bound is in the R-state (relaxed state), which has the highest affinity for oxygen. This state is most readily able to bind oxygen compared to other states.
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