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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammalsOct/Nov 2016Paper 1 Q301 Mark

Which statement describes the effect of increased carbon dioxide concentration on the oxygen dissociation curve of human haemoglobin and its significance?

AThe curve shifts to the left allowing haemoglobin to bind more oxygen in active tissues.
BThe curve shifts to the left allowing haemoglobin to offload more oxygen in active tissues.
CThe curve shifts to the right allowing haemoglobin to bind more oxygen in active tissues.
DThe curve shifts to the right allowing haemoglobin to offload more oxygen in active tissues.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: The curve shifts to the right allowing haemoglobin to offload more oxygen in active tissues.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Transport in mammals in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2016 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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