Biology A-Level
Bohr effect
What Bohr effect means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Bohr effect
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The effects of carbon dioxide concentration on the dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin, where hydrogen ions lower pH and reduce the affinity for oxygen.
Topics that use Bohr effect
- Mass transport in animals (AQA A-Level)
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