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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