AIPMT MAIN2008Zoology-Human Physiology
AIPMT MAIN 2008 Zoology Blood and Circulation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The haemoglobin of a human foetus
A
Has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adult
B
Has a lower affinity for oxygen than that of the adult
C
Its affinity for oxygen is the same as that of an adult
D
Has only 2 protein subunits instead of 4
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The haemoglobin of a human foetus (HbF) has a higher affinity for oxygen than adult haemoglobin (HbA) due to its different structure, allowing it to effectively extract oxygen from the mother's blood.
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