When 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate (BPG) levels increase, hemoglobin

A. releases less CO2 to tissues.
B. releases more CO2 to tissues.
C. releases more O2 to tissues.
D. releases less O2 to tissues.
E. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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