Why do elevated levels of 2,3-BPG in red blood cells at high altitude (14,800 feet above sea level) lead to more efficient delivery of O2 to the tissues?
Because more 2,3-BPG at high altitudes leads to a lower release of O2 in tissues owing to a larger shift to the T state than under normal conditions.
Because more 2,3-BPG at high altitudes leads to a lower release of O2 in tissues owing to a larger shift to the R state than under normal conditions.
Because more 2,3-BPG at high altitudes leads to a higher release of O2 in tissues owing to a larger shift to the R state than under normal conditions.
Because more 2,3-BPG at high altitudes leads to a higher release of O2 in tissues owing to a larger shift to the T state than under normal conditions.
Question 26 (8 points)