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The haemoglobin of a human foetus
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- has a lower affinity for oxygen than that of the adult
- its affinity for oxygen is the same as that of an adult
- has only 2 protein subunits instead of 4
- has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adult
Correct Option: D
The haemoglobin of a human foetus has a higher affinity for oxygen than that of an adult. Haemoglobin is a group of globlar proteins occurring widely in animals as oxygen carriers in blood.