Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide — practice question

Fig. 4.1 shows a ribbon diagram of a haemoglobin molecule.
(a)[5]

State the term that fits each description given in boxes E, F, G, H and J in Fig. 4.1.

(b(i))[1]

The $pO_2$ in alveolar air is $13.0\,\text{kPa}$ and the $pCO_2$ is $5.3\,\text{kPa}$. Use Fig. 4.2 to suggest the percentage saturation of haemoglobin in blood entering the pulmonary veins.

(b(ii))[4]

Use the information in Fig. 4.2 to state and explain the effect of a rise in $pCO_2$ in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: E refers to haem or a porphyrin ring containing an iron ion

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