Carbon monoxide co binds to the same sites on hemoglobin hb


Problem- Carbon monoxide (CO) binds to the same sites on hemoglobin (Hb) as oxygen (O2), but with higher affinity. An anemic individual, whose blood has only half the normal Hb content, may appear to be in good health. Yet a normal individual is incapacitated by exposure to sufficient carbon monoxide to occupy half his or her heme sites. Explain the difference.

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Chemistry: Carbon monoxide co binds to the same sites on hemoglobin hb
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