NEETZoologyBreathing and Exchange of Gases
Which of the following sets of conditions will decrease the affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen, causing a right shift in the oxygen dissociation curve?
Options
- AHigh p O ₂ , low p CO ₂ , less H ^+ concentration, lower temperature
- BLow p O ₂ , low p CO ₂ , more H ^+ concentration, higher temperature
- CLow p O ₂ , high p CO ₂ , less H ^+ concentration, lower temperature
- DLow p O ₂ , high p CO ₂ , more H ^+ concentration, higher temperature
Correct answer
D. Low p O ₂ , high p CO ₂ , more H ^+ concentration, higher temperature
Step-by-step solution
A right shift in the oxygen dissociation curve indicates a decreased affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen, which promotes the dissociation of oxygen from oxyhaemoglobin. These conditions are typically found in the tissues where oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is produced. The factors that favour this dissociation are low p O ₂ , high p CO ₂ , high H ^+ concentration (lower pH), and higher temperature. High p O ₂ , low p CO ₂ , less H ^+ concentration, and lower temperature are conditions found in the alveoli th