Refer to the Graph Below

question 50

Essay

Refer to the graph below.

A.At a PO₂ of 80 mm Hg, which type of hemoglobin binds more oxygen?
B.At a PO₂ of 40 mm Hg, which type of hemoglobin has released more oxygen to the cell?
C.Explain the significance of the differences in fetal and maternal hemoglobin affinity.
D.If a worm lived in low oxygen mud flats where the PO₂ is 60 mm Hg, which type of hemoglobin would be better for it to have? Explain.

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