Biology
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Medium
Question
The increase in pH of blood has ________ effect on the oxygen carrying capacity of haemoglobin?
A
plus ve
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B
- ve
C
No
D
All of these
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No
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All of these
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Explanation
An increase in blood pH (a more alkaline environment) has a positive effect on hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying capacity, increasing its affinity for oxygen — part of what is known as the Bohr effect.