Q.

Identify the wrong statement with reference to transport of oxygen.              [2020]

1 Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is mainly related to partial pressure of O2.  
2 Partial pressure of CO2 can interfere with O2 binding with haemoglobin.  
3 Higher H+ conc. in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.  
4 Low pCO2 in alveoli favours the formation of oxyhaemoglobin.  

Ans.

(3)

Binding of oxygen with haemoglobin is related to partial pressure of O2, partial pressure of CO2, hydrogen ion concentration and temperature. In the alveoli, high pO2, low pCO2, lesser H+ concentration and lower temperature are factors favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin, whereas in the tissues, low pO2, high pCO2, high H+ concentration and high temperature are favourable for dissociation of oxygen from the oxyhaemoglobin.