Which of the Following Provides the Primary Advantage of Hb

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the primary advantage of Hb F for the developing fetus?

• A)Hb F has a higher oxygen affinity than Hb A.
• B)Hb F has a lower oxygen affinity than Hb A.
• C)Hb F is resistant to oxidation to methemoglobin.
• D)Hb F is resistant to alkali denaturation.

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Biomolecules essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which store and transmit genetic information.

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