The binding of oxygen by hemoglobin in the blood involves
Chapter 15, Problem 129E(choose chapter or problem)
The binding of oxygen by hemoglobin in the blood involves the equilibrium reaction:
In this equation, Hb is hemoglobin. The pH of normal human blood is highly controlled within a range of 7.35 to 7.45. Given the above equilibrium, why is this important? What would happen to the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin if blood became too acidic (a dangerous condition known as acidosis)?
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