Multiple Choice
Myoglobin benefits muscle cells by
A) binding with O2 just as easily as hemoglobin does.
B) contributing to the elasticity of flight muscle in birds.
C) increasing the effectiveness of muscles used in short bursts.
D) releasing bound O2 at lower PO2 conditions than hemoglobin does.
E) using hemoglobin as a reserve source of oxygen.
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