The Haldane effect means that
A. as hemoglobin releases O2, the ability to pick up CO2 decreases.
B. as hemoglobin releases O2, the ability to pick up CO2 increases.
C. as hemoglobin releases bicarbonate ions, the ability to pick up chloride ions increases.
D. as hemoglobin releases CO2, the ability to pick up O2 increases.
Answer: B
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