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How is this molecule different from hemoglobin?

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When it comes to binding to the heme group of hemoglobin, carbon monoxide is a competitive inhibitor of oxygen. Compared to oxygen, carbon monoxide has a 250-fold greater likelihood of binding to the heme group of hemoglobin.

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