Which of the Following Is Not Correct Concerning 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate (BPG)

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct concerning 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) ?

• A)It binds at a distance from the heme groups of hemoglobin.
• B)It binds with lower affinity to fetal hemoglobin than to adult hemoglobin.
• C)It increases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
• D)It is an allosteric modulator.
• E)It is normally found associated with the hemoglobin extracted from red blood cells.

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Definitions:

Labor-force Participation Rate

The proportion of individuals within the working-age group that are engaged in the workforce, including those who are employed and those who are actively looking for work.

Adults Employed

The portion of the adult population that is currently engaged in formal work, contributing to the labor force and economy.

Adults Unemployed

Individuals of working age who are without a job but available for and seeking employment.

Adults Not in the Labor Force

Individuals above the working age who are neither employed nor actively seeking employment.