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kodithompson

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on: Jun 25, 2018
How would a tense configuration of hemoglobin impact the transport of oxygen? Explain your answer.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The information of 20 mcM (m) in size, round nucleus with lacey chromatin and several nucleoli, deep blue cytoplasm with large bluish-purple granules describes which stage of neutrophil maturation?
 
  a. Promyelocyte
  b. Metamyelocyte
  c. Band neutrophil
  d. Myelocyte


mmpiza

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Tense configuration is produced by the presence of 2, 3-DPG. The presence of 2, 3-DPG creates deoxygenated hemoglobin (deoxyhemoglobin) and decreases hemoglobin affinity for oxygen.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


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