Increased Hemoglobin Affinity for Oxygen Correlates to Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

Increased hemoglobin affinity for oxygen correlates to which of the following?

• A) An elevated 2,3-BPG
• B) A normal 2,3-BPG
• C) A decreased 2,3-BPG
• D) This cannot be determined.

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