Breathing and Exchange of GasesHard
Question
The separation of oxygen from hemoglobin is enhanced near exercising muscle (this is known as the Bohr effect) and is caused by :
Options
A.oxygen binding to hemoglobin in the lung
B.carbon monoxide binding to oxygenated hemoglobin
C.carbonic anhydrase
D.the interaction of lowered pH with oxygenated hemoglobin
Solution
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Bohr effect
The reduction in haemoglobin affinity for O2 caused by a reduction in pH resulting from addition of protons (H+) orCO2 to blood.Create a free account to view solution
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