NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 59
Question: Reduction in pH of blood will:
Options:
A) Reduce the rate of heart beat
B) Reduce the blood supply to the brain
C) Decrease the affinity of hemoglobin with oxygen
D) Release bicarbonate ions by the liver
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- This is known as the Bohr effect, where lower pH (more acidic conditions) reduces hemoglobin’s affinity for oxygen, facilitating the release of oxygen to tissues.
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