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Question

The oxygen dissociation curve of high-altitude deer mice hemoglobin is shifted to the left as compared to low-altitude deer mice hemoglobin. In this context, identify which of the following statements is incorrect.

Accepted Answer

The P50 of low-altitude deer mice is lower.

Answer

High-altitude deer mice hemoglobin has a higher oxygen-binding affinity.

Answer

The high-altitude deer mice hemoglobin becomes saturated with oxygen at a lower partial pressure of oxygen (P_{O2}).

Answer

Variations in globin genes appear to be the cause of increased oxygen-affinity of hemoglobin in high-altitude deer mice.