Some abnormal hemoglobins have Hill coefficients that are ______ that of normal hemoglobin,indicating that their ability to bind oxygen cooperatively has been compromised.
A)less than
B)greater than
C)much greater than
D)about equal to
E)The correct answer cannot be determined from the information given.

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Hill coefficient is a measure of cooperativity of oxygen binding to hemoglobin. A value less than that of normal hemoglobin indicates compromised cooperative binding, meaning that the ability of the abnormal hemoglobin to bind oxygen cooperatively is reduced.

Some Abnormal Hemoglobins Have Hill Coefficients That Are ______ That