Indicate the effect the following changes would have on oxygen release from Hb.
-nitrogen levels in the air being breathed is 80%
A)this change would increase the rate
B)this change would decrease the rate
C)this change would have no effect on the rate

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Breathing air with 80% nitrogen is similar to normal atmospheric conditions, as nitrogen is already the major component of air. Therefore, it would have no effect on the rate of oxygen release from hemoglobin.

Indicate the Effect the Following Changes Would Have on Oxygen