9700/13 Biology May Jun 2012 Online Test | Cambridge AS and A Level MCQ
Red blood cells may contain a molecule known as 2,3-bisphophoglycerate (2,3BPG). When 2,3BPG binds to haemoglobin a higher partial pressure of oxygen is needed to bring about 50% saturation of haemoglobin with oxygen.
Which statements about the effect of 2,3BPG are correct?
1) 2,3BPG in red blood cells causes the oxygen dissociation curve to shift to the right.
2) The binding of 2,3BPG to haemoglobin reduces the…