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3. Explain how carbon monoxide acts as a competitive inliibitor on

hemoglobin molecules
ik it’s not biology but couldn’t find an antonym section

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Answer:

The downward shift is a result of the carbon monoxide molecules binding to the heme group and preventing other oxygen molecules from binding to that same location.

Step-by-step explanation:

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