Clinical Laboratory Hematology 3rd Edition by Shirlyn McKenzie, Lynne Williams

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In the lungs, a hemoglobin molecule takes up two oxygen molecules. What effect will this have on the hemoglobin molecule? (Objectives 5, 8)
A) It will increase oxygen affinity.
B) It will narrow the heme pockets blocking entry of additional oxygen.
C) The hemoglobin molecule will take on the tense structure.
D) The center cavity will expand, and 2,3-BPG will enter.