NEETBiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesMCQ+4 / −1
Select the favourable conditions required for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin at the alveoli.
- ALow pO2, low pCO2, more H+, higher temperature
- BHigh pO2, low pCO2, less H+, lower temperature
- CLow pO2, high pCO2, more H+, higher temperature
- DHigh pO2, high pCO2, less H+, higher temperature.
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Correct answer: B
The factors favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin at the alveolar level are; high pO2, low pCO2, less H+ concentration and lower temperature.
The conditions favourable for the dissociation of oxygen from oxyhaemoglobin at the tissue level are; low pO2, high pCO2, high H+ concentration and high temperature.
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