Which of the Following Regarding the Effect of Protons on Binding

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following regarding the effect of protons on binding of O₂ by hemoglobin is NOT correct?

• A)The saturation curve of Hb for O₂ is displaced to the left (greater binding)as acidity increases.
• B)Actively metabolizing tissues produce acid,which is an antagonist of oxygen binding by Hb.
• C)As pH decreases,dissociation of O₂ from Hb is enhanced.
• D)The phenomenon is called the Bohr effect.

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