Which mammals would be expected to have hemoglobin with the lowest affinity for oxygen?
A)mouse
B)wolf
C)human
D)horse
E)elephant

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Mice, being small mammals, have a higher metabolic rate compared to larger mammals like wolves, humans, horses, and elephants. This higher metabolic rate requires more oxygen to sustain cellular processes, so their hemoglobin has a lower affinity for oxygen to facilitate easier release of oxygen to tissues.

Which Mammals Would Be Expected to Have Hemoglobin with the Lowest