Q173 / 180 · JIPMER 2015 · Zoology

Haldane effect refers to

  • Correct answer
    A
    more acidity in the blood
  • B
    less acidity in the blood
  • C
    more basicity in the blood
  • D
    less basicity in the blood

Solution

Oxyhaemoglobin behaves as a strong acid. As more and more oxyhaemoglobin forms in the lungs, it releases more and more $\mathrm{H}^{+}$ions increasing the acidity of the blood. This is known as Haldane effect.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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