Which of the following describes the Bohr effect?

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The Bohr effect refers to the phenomenon of increasing the pressure of CO2, which results in the release of O2 from oxyhemoglobin. Additionally, lowering the pH (increasing the acidity) of the environment also causes the release of O2 from oxyhemoglobin. Therefore, choice E (A and B) is the best option. The increase in pH (basicity) would favor the R form of hemoglobin, which allows for an increased binding affinity for O2. Hence, choice C is incorrect. Finally, choice D is also incorrect since only options A and B accurately describe the Bohr effect.

Which of the Following Describes the Bohr Effect