Which of the Following Characteristics Makes Hemoglobin's Structure Such a Good

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics makes hemoglobin's structure such a good match for its function as an oxygen carrier?

• A) Each hemoglobin molecule can bind one oxygen molecule.
• B) Each hemoglobin molecule can bind two oxygen molecules.
• C) Each hemoglobin molecule can bind four oxygen molecules.
• D) Each hemoglobin molecule can't be saturated by oxygen molecules.
• E) Each hemoglobin binds irreversibly to an oxygen molecule.

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