The Affinity of Fetal Hemoglobin for Oxygen

question 83

Multiple Choice

The affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen

• A) has not been studied
• B) is the same as that of adult hemoglobin
• C) is lower than that of maternal hemoglobin
• D) is higher than that of maternal hemoglobin

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