What factors influence the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen?

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Hemoglobin:
The pigment in the blood is responsible to carry oxygen to all cells of the body is known as hemoglobin.
Factors influencing the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen:
pH: The pH is directly proportional to O₂ binding.
pCO₂: The pressure of CO₂ is inversely proportional to O₂ binding.
Absence of unusual hemoglobin species.
Temperature: Temperature is inversely proportional to O₂ binding.
Concentration of 2, 3-DPG: The concentration of 2, 3-DPG is inversely proportional to O₂binding.

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