Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

Which one of following factors is directly proportional to oxygen carrying capacity of haemoglobin:

Correct answer: C. pH

  • A. Carbon dioxide
  • B. Temperature
  • C. pH
  • D. Light

Explanation

Option [A] the greater the carbon dioxide the lesser the capacity to carry oxygen, as Co2 increases more H+ ions are produced in blood,decreasing the Ph subsequently decreasing affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen(inversely proportional)Option[b] With the increase in temperature the ability of haemoglobin to carry oxygen decreases (inversely Proportional)Option [C] With the increase in Ph the affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen increases as there are lesser H+ ions produced due to less amount of Co2 resulting in lesser O2 being dissociated from the Hb molecule. ( directly proportional with increase in Ph Hb molecules carries more oxygen)Option[d] Light has no effect on haemoglobin's affinity for oxygen

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