Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
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Chapter 18, Problem 13RQ
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To determine: Whether HbO2 binding increase, decreases, or remains unchanged with decreased pH.
Introduction: Hemoglobin is a protein that is primarily involved in the transport of oxygen in the blood. The hemoglobin molecules are composed of four different subunits. Hemoglobin can bind along with the molecule of oxygen.
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