Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Proteins

Proteins — practice question

The graph illustrates the oxygen dissociation curves of haemoglobin in eight species of mammal. Which conclusion agrees with the data in the graph?

  • AThe haemoglobin of larger mammals will combine with oxygen at a lower partial pressure of oxygen than that of smaller mammals.
  • BThe haemoglobin of larger mammals will release oxygen at a higher partial pressure of oxygen than that of smaller mammals.
  • CThe metabolic activity of the mammal is directly proportional to the ability of its haemoglobin to release oxygen.
  • DThe size of the mammal is directly proportional to the ability of its haemoglobin to release oxygen.

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