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fagboi

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Explain how methemoglobin is formed and how its presence impacts oxygen delivery. Be sure to include oxygen affinity in your answer.
 
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Question 2

Both hemoglobin D and G migrate with which hemoglobin on alkaline gel electrophoresis?
 
  a. S
  b. A
  c. F
  d. C


abro1885

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

Answer: Methemoglobin is formed by oxidation of ferrous iron to ferric iron in the hemoglobin molecule. As a result, it cannot effectively transport oxygen because of its poor oxygen affinity. Patients with this abnormal hemoglobin have cyanosis and shortness of breath as a result of poor oxygen transport.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


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