With the Bohr effect, more oxygen is released because a(n) ________.
A. decrease in pH (acidosis) strengthens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond
B. decrease in pH (acidosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond
C. increase in pH (alkalosis) strengthens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond
D. increase in pH (alkalosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond
Answer:B
With the Bohr effect, more oxygen is released because a(n) ________.
A. decrease in pH (acidosis) strengthens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond B. decrease in pH (acidosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond C. increase in pH (alkalosis) strengthens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond D. increase in pH (alkalosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond