Which Feature Characterizes 2,3-Bisphosphoglyceric Acid (BPG)

question 184

Multiple Choice

Which feature characterizes 2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid (BPG) ?

• A) It shifts the O₂-binding/dissociation curve for hemoglobin to the left.
• B) It has the same effect as a higher pH.
• C) It is a product of protein synthesis.
• D) It causes hemoglobin to release more of its bound O₂ than it normally would.
• E) It reversibly combines with deoxygenated hemoglobin and raises its affinity for O₂.

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