Which of the Following Statements Does Not Apply to the K

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not apply to the K value in the equation for the oxygen binding curve of myoglobin?

• A)It is numerically equal to p₅₀.
• B)It is defined as that oxygen partial pressure at which half of the oxygen binding sites are occupied.
• C)It is a measure of the affinity of myoglobin for oxygen.
• D)If Y > K,then myoglobin is less than 50% saturated with oxygen.
• E)It is the value of pO₂ at which Y = 0.5.

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