Which of the following would be greater? A) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 38 degrees centigrade B) the percent of oxygen saturation of hemoglobin when the temperature is 43 degrees centigrade C) Neither is greater.

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As temperature increases, hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen decreases, leading to lower oxygen saturation at higher temperatures. Therefore, at 38 degrees centigrade, the oxygen saturation would be greater than at 43 degrees centigrade.

Which of the Following Would Be greater