When under certain conditions, the P50 value of haemoglobin rises, the affinity of the pigment of combining with O2 will –
A
Fall
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B
First rise and then fall
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C
Rise
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D
Remain same
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Solution
The correct option is A Fall It is well explained by Oxygen dissociation curve.
In the alveoli, where there is high pO2, low pCO2, lesser H+ concentration and lower temperature, the factors are all favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin, whereas in the tissues, where low pO2, high pCO2, high H+ concentration and higher temperature exist, the conditions are favourable for dissociation of oxygen from the
oxyhaemoglobin.
This clearly indicates that O2 gets bound to haemoglobin in the lung surface and gets dissociated at the tissues.