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Explain, how following conditions influence affinity of hemoglobin and myoglobin to oxygen: a) falling of pH...

Explain, how following conditions influence affinity of hemoglobin and myoglobin to oxygen:
a) falling of pH in blood plasma from pH=7.4 to pH=7.2.
b) falling of partial pressure of CO2 from 6 kPa to 2 kPa
c) Increase in BPG level from 5 mM to 8 mM.

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