In the Bohr effect the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin A) is increased by the presence of Na⁺ B) is increased by the presence of H⁺ and CO₂ C) is decreased by the presence of H⁺ and CO₂ D) is unchanged

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The Bohr effect describes how the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin is decreased in the presence of hydrogen ions (H+) and carbon dioxide (CO2), which are represented in choice C. This phenomenon helps in the release of oxygen in tissues where it is needed more.

In the Bohr Effect the Binding of Oxygen to Hemoglobin