What Is the Advantage of Having Different Forms of Hemoglobin

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of having different forms of hemoglobin?

• A)Multiple forms allows for speciation.
• B)The multiple forms all have the same function so that one can be mutated without affecting the individual.
• C)There is no advantage because the forms arose by random chance.
• D)The different forms are adapted to most efficiently carry oxygen in different stages of development.
• E)The different forms are adapted to most efficiently carry oxygen in different climates.

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