A-LevelBiologyGas exchange9700/12 · May/June 2011 · Q251 Mark
There is a decreased partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude compared to sea level. Which row is a correct description and reason for the response of the body to high altitude? [Figure: Table with columns 'description' and 'reason']
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Amore red blood cells because haemoglobin breaks down more rapidly
Bred blood cells have genes switched on so red blood cells produce more haemoglobin
Coxygen dissociation curve shifts to the right to compensate for an increase in oxygen unloading in tissues
Dpercentage saturation of haemoglobin with oxygen in lungs decreases so more red blood cells are produced to carry more haemoglobin
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D: percentage saturation of haemoglobin with oxygen in lungs decreases so more red blood cells are produced to carry more haemoglobin
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