With the Bohr effect, more oxygen is released because a(n) ________.

A) decrease in pH (acidosis) strengthens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond
B) decrease in pH (acidosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond
C) increase in pH (alkalosis) strengthens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond
D) increase in pH (alkalosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond


B) decrease in pH (acidosis) weakens the hemoglobin-oxygen bond

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