If the O₂-binding curves were plotted for the following molecules, which curve would be to the left of all the others?

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Myoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen than all other molecules listed, as it is designed to store and deliver oxygen to muscles. This means it will have the smallest dissociation constant (Kd) of all the molecules listed, and therefore the binding curve will be to the left.

If the O2-Binding Curves Were Plotted for the Following Molecules

If the O₂-Binding Curves Were Plotted for the Following Molecules