NEET Biology question

Biology Breathing and Exchange of Gases NEET

The haemoglobin of a human foetus

(A)Has only 2 protein subunits instead of 4
(B)Has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adultCorrect
(C)Has a lower affinity for oxygen than that of the adult
(D)Its affinity for oxygen is the same as that of an adult

Answer: (B)

Solution

Fetal haemoglobin has a structurally distinct composition that gives it a higher affinity for oxygen than adult

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