Compared to adult Hb (HbA), fetal Hb (HbF) has one less histidine in the central cavity where BPG binds. What is the consequence of this difference in the P50 value?

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Compared to adult Hb (HbA), fetal Hb (HbF) has one less histidine in the central cavity where BPG binds. What is the consequence of this difference in the P50 value?

 

a  

The P50 value of HbF approaches zero torr at high O2 partial pressures.

b  

The P50 value of HbF approaches 100 torr at high O2 partial pressures.

c  

HbA has a smaller P50 value compared to HbF

d  

HbF and HbA have the same P50 value.

e  

HbF has a smaller P50 value compared to HbA

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