The haemoglobin of a human foetus...

The haemoglobin of a human foetus

A

has only 2 protein subunits instead of 4

B

has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adult

C

has a lower affinity for oxygen than that of an adult

D

its affinity for oxygen is the same as that of an adult

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The correct Answer is:

B

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