Question

Identify the wrong statement with reference to the transport of oxygen.

Options

• Higher H⁺ concentration in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.

• Low pCO₂ in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.

• The binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is mainly related to the partial pressure of O₂.

• The partial pressure of CO₂ can interfere with O₂ binding with haemoglobin.

Answer 1

Higher H⁺ concentration in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.

Explanation:

The incorrect assertion is that increased H⁺ concentrations in alveoli promote the synthesis of Oxyhaemogloin. It is correctable since the development of oxyhaemoglobin is caused by a higher concentration of oxygen.