Below is a figure of adult hemoglobin.The arrow points to where __________ binds. A) glucose B) 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate C) O₂ D) CO₂

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The arrow is pointing to the beta chain of the hemoglobin molecule, where 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (2,3-BPG) binds. 2,3-BPG helps regulate oxygen binding and release by hemoglobin. Glucose is not specifically known to bind to hemoglobin and choices C and D are nonsensical.

Below Is a Figure of Adult Hemoglobin