In the human respiratory system, the Haldane effect refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the human respiratory system, the Haldane effect refers to:
A. The regulation of breathing rate by the medulla
B. The diffusion of oxygen across the alveolar membrane
C. The effect of oxygenation of hemoglobin on CO2 transport
D. The effect of CO2 on oxygen binding to hemoglobin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Haldane effect describes how the oxygenation of blood in the lungs displaces carbon dioxide from hemoglobin, increasing the removal of CO2. Conversely, deoxygenated blood in the tissues has an increased capacity to carry CO2. This is complementary to the Bohr effect. Exam tip: Bohr = CO2 affects O2; Haldane = O2 affects CO2.

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