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Q · Respiratory System medium · 45s
The Bohr effect describes:
TopicRespiratory System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Bohr effect describes how increased CO₂ and H⁺ concentrations lower hemoglobin’s O₂ affinity, facilitating oxygen release in tissues with high metabolic activity.
Final Answer: Option A - CO₂’s effect on hemoglobin’s affinity for O₂