Compared to the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, the myoglobin dissociation curve ________.

A. is much steeper at PO2's below 20 mm Hg
B. reaches a plateau at a much lower PO2
C. both is much steeper at PO2's below 20 mm Hg and reaches a plateau at a much lower PO2 are correct
D. none of these answers is correct


Answer: C

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