Read the two statements and use the following key to choose the best answer.
-(1) The affinity of adult hemoglobin for oxygen
(2) The affinity of fetal hemoglobin for oxygen
A)The first item is greater than the second item.
B)The first item is less than the second item.
C)The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question

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Fetal hemoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen than adult hemoglobin. This allows the fetus to extract oxygen from maternal blood across the placenta.

Read the Two Statements and Use the Following Key to Choose