Reduction in pH of blood will

Options

A. Reduce the rate of heartbeat
B. Reduce the blood supply to the brain
C. Decrease the affinity of hemoglobin with oxygen
D. Release bicarbonate ions by the liver

Answer

C

Explanation

The Bohr effect refers to the loss of affinity for `O_(2)` with decreasing pH and high `PCO_(2)` . A lower pH causes the hemoglobin to release more oxygen.
`Hb-O_(2)+H^(+) to Hb-H+O_(2)`.