The fractional saturation of hemoglobin (Hb)binding to oxygen is illustrated by A) [HbO₂] / ([HbO₂] + [Hb]). B) ([HbO₂] + [Hb]) / [HbO₂]. C) [Hb] / [HbO₂]. D) [HbO₂] / [Hb].

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The fractional saturation of hemoglobin is the ratio of oxyhemoglobin concentration to the total hemoglobin concentration, which is the sum of oxyhemoglobin and deoxyhemoglobin.

The Fractional Saturation of Hemoglobin (Hb)binding to Oxygen Is Illustrated