blood Flashcards
1
Q
haemoglobin
A
protein contains iron, carries oxygen by binding to it forming oxyhaemoglobin
2
Q
oxyhaemoglobin
A
1 hmg + 4O
3
Q
haemoglobin adaptions
A
can fully saturate with oxyegen
can also release oxygen quickly
4
Q
how does CO2 effect haemoglobin
A
when there is less CO2: haemoglobin is less efficient at saturating.
when there is more CO2: haemoglobin in more efficient at releasing oxygen.
5
Q
what is the name of the effect CO2 has on haemoglobin
A
the bohr effect
