Which of the following statements about 2,3-BPG is FALSE?
A) 2,3-BPG is produced by red blood cells.
B) 2,3-BPG produces a rightward shift in the hemoglobin-oxygen dissociation curve.
C) 2,3-BPG increases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
D) 2,3-BPG is an intermediate of glycolysis.
E) 2,3-BPG synthesis is inhibited by high levels of oxyhemoglobin.
Answer: C) 2,3-BPG increases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
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