Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Hemoglobin (Section 3 - No. 34)

What is the primary difference between HbA and HbF?
HbF has beta chains and HbA has gamma chains.
HbF has a lower affinity for oxygen.
HbF has a higher affinity for oxygen.
HbF has no iron atom in heme.

Explanation

HbF has higher oxygen affinity.

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