Biology A-Level
right shift of the curve
What right shift of the curve means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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On the dissociation curve this appears as a shift to the right, so at any given partial pressure of oxygen the haemoglobin is less saturated.
Topics that use right shift of the curve
- Mass transport in animals (AQA A-Level)
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