Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Proteins

Proteins — practice question

The graph illustrates how varying partial pressures of carbon dioxide (CO$_2$) affect the dissociation curve of haemoglobin. What is the difference in percentage oxygen saturation of haemoglobin at a partial pressure of oxygen of $6\,\text{kPa}$ when the partial pressure of carbon dioxide changes from $1.0\,\text{kPa}$ to $1.5\,\text{kPa}$?

  • A$-26\%$
  • B$-20\%$
  • C$20\%$
  • D$46\%$

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