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Question

Based on the structural differences between fetal and adult hemoglobin, predict the direction of oxygen flow between maternal and fetal blood.

Accepted Answer

Oxygen flows from maternal blood to fetal blood due to fetal hemoglobin's higher oxygen affinity.

Answer

Oxygen flow is bidirectional between maternal and fetal blood.

Answer

Oxygen flows from fetal blood to maternal blood due to adult hemoglobin's higher oxygen affinity.

Answer

Oxygen does not flow between maternal and fetal blood.