Among the given pH values, the O₂ binding efficiency of hemoglobin is maximum at · ABC26IN0301

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Bioinorganic Chemistry · Topic: Bioinorganic – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Among the given pH values, the $\mathrm{O}_{2}$ binding efficiency of hemoglobin is maximum at
(a)6.8
(b)7.0
(c)7.2
(d)7.4
Answer
Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Bohr effect: O₂ affinity of haemoglobin rises with pH — highest at 7.4 (d).

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