Which Statement Best Describes the Bohr Effect

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the Bohr effect?

• A) The Bohr effect refers to the cascading events that must take place in order to chemically remove oxygen from hemoglobin.
• B) The Bohr effect refers to a decrease in carbon dioxide concentration which decreases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
• C) The Bohr effect speeds up metabolism and therefore increases the temperature in the body releasing oxygen to the tissues.
• D) The Bohr effect refers to the release of a chemical 2,3 BPG from erythrocytes that degrades hemoglobin and releases oxygen.
• E) The Bohr effect refers to a decrease in pH which decreases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.