Which of the following best explains the ability for carbon monoxide (CO) to bind to hemoglobin (HB. despite the relatively low concentrations of CO?
A) CO binds to Hb with less affinity than oxygen
B) CO binds to Hb with an affinity about the same as oxygen
C) CO binds to Hb about 5 times more strongly than oxygen
D) CO binds to Hb about 250 times more strongly than oxygen
E) none of the above
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