The "Bohr effect" is best described by which of the following statements? A) binding of O₂ B) covalent attachment of CO₂ forming hemoglobin carbamate C) release of O₂ from hemoglobin in response to the buffering of Cl− by hemoglobin D) release of CO₂ from erythrocytes when they enter the high O2 concentration of the alveoli E) release of O₂ from hemoglobin in response to the buffering of H+ by hemoglobin

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The Bohr effect describes how an increase in carbon dioxide and a decrease in pH (increase in H+ concentration) lead to the release of oxygen from hemoglobin.

The "Bohr Effect" Is Best Described by Which of the Following