Reduction in pH of blood will

MCQ

Reduction in $pH$ of blood will

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decrease the affinity of haemoglobin with oxygen
B
release bicarbonate ions by the liver
C
reduce the rate of heart beat
D
reduce the blood supply to the brain.

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Answer

Correct option: A.

decrease the affinity of haemoglobin with oxygen

a
(a) : Reduction in $pH$ of blood causes oxygen haemoglobin dissociation curve to shift to right which indicates dissociation of oxygen from haemoglobin. This decreases affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen.

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