Why do fetal mammals tend to have a lower hemoglobin P50 compared to adults?
A) This allows oxygen to be readily transferred from mother to fetus.
B) This occurs because adults have a higher affinity for oxygen than the fetus.
C) This applies only to species living in low-oxygen environments.
D) Fetal mammals are smaller than adults.
Answer: A
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