Which of the following statements is false? a) DPG is an allosteric inhibitor of oxygen binding to HB. b) Smokers have a very low level of DPG so that oxygen can easily bind to HB. c) Concentration of DPG increases at high altitudes. d) DPG makes oxygen binding to HB difficult.

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Which of the following statements is false?

a) DPG is an allosteric inhibitor of oxygen binding to HB.

b) Smokers have a very low level of DPG so that oxygen can easily bind to HB.

c) Concentration of DPG increases at high altitudes.

d) DPG makes oxygen binding to HB difficult.

 

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