How does the concentration of ATP and other organic phosphates affect the oxygen affinity of hemoglobin?
A
ATP binds to hemoglobin and increases its oxygen affinity
B
Organic phosphates bind to hemoglobin and decrease its oxygen affinity
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C
ATP and organic phosphates have no effect on hemoglobin's oxygen affinity
D
The effect of ATP and organic phosphates on hemoglobin's oxygen affinity is dependent on pH
Explanation
Organic phosphates, such as ATP and 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate, bind to hemoglobin and decrease its oxygen affinity, which facilitates the release of oxygen to tissues.
Source
Physiology textbooks
Hematology
Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport
Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport
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