A mutation of the N-terminal valine in adult hemoglobin occurs.The amino acid is replaced with an isoleucine.Studies show that the replacement does not alter the overall structure of the protein.Which of the following hemoglobin functions may be altered? A) affinity for 2,3-BPG B) ability to transport O₂ C) ability to transport CO₂ D) ability to switch from the T state to the R state

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The Answer of A mutation of the N-terminal valine in adult hemoglobin occurs.The amino acid is replaced with an isoleucine.Studies show that the replacement does not alter the overall structure of the protein.Which of the following hemoglobin functions may be altered? A) affinity for 2,3-BPG B) ability to transport O₂ C) ability to transport CO₂ D) ability to switch from the T state to the R state

A Mutation of the N-Terminal Valine in Adult Hemoglobin Occurs