Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Hemoglobin (Section 3 - No. 9)
What is the role of 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate (2,3-BPG) in red blood cells?
It increases the binding affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
It decreases the binding affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
It directly transports oxygen in the blood.
It is a component of the heme group.
Explanation
2,3-BPG decreases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
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