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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammalsOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q311 Mark

Some babies are born with a hole between the right and left atria. These newly born babies are found to have an increased number of red blood cells. What is the reason for this increase?

AMore blood is needed because it is pumped faster.
BNewly born babies' haemoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen.
CNewly born babies' haemoglobin molecules only have one haem group.
DThere is less oxygen available to the newly born baby.

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Transport in mammals and is worth 1 mark.

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