As oxygen binds to hemoglobin, the___________ of the hemoglobin molecule will change through a process of ________such that the binding of oxygen is enhanced.

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The affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen increases as more oxygen molecules bind to it, a phenomenon known as positive cooperativity. This means that the binding of one oxygen molecule enhances the ability of hemoglobin to bind more oxygen molecules.

As Oxygen Binds to Hemoglobin, The___________ of the Hemoglobin Molecule