Which statement comparing hemoglobin and myoglobin is NOT correct? A) Hemoglobin binds to O₂ cooperatively, while myoglobin does not. B) Hemoglobin is a multisubunit protein, while myoglobin is not. C) Hemoglobin and myoglobin are both primarily composed of $\alpha$ helices. D) Hemoglobin has a stronger binding affinity for O₂ than myoglobin does. E) Hemoglobin and myoglobin both contain the heme prosthetic group.

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Hemoglobin does not have a stronger binding affinity for oxygen than myoglobin; myoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen, allowing it to store oxygen in muscle tissues effectively.

Which Statement Comparing Hemoglobin and Myoglobin Is NOT Correct? A) α\alphaα

Which Statement Comparing Hemoglobin and Myoglobin Is NOT Correct?
A) $\alpha$