Which statement about 2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid (BPG) is true?
A) It is a breakdown product of hemoglobin.
B) A higher level in the red blood cells makes it harder for hemoglobin to release O2 to tissues.
C) It causes a left-shifted O2-binding/dissociation curve in adult hemoglobin.
D) Its production increases with altitude.
E) Its production decreases with exercise.
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