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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 8. Respiration and Circulation

With reference to the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve, select the INCORRECT statement/statements.
I. 100% saturation is very common.
II. 95 - 97% saturation takes place at \(ppO _2=100 mm Hg\) in alveoli.
III. At 30 mm Hg of \(ppO _2\), only 50% saturation can be maintained.
IV. The oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve is J-shaped.
Select the correct option.

  1. A I and IV only
  2. B II and III only
  3. C I, II and III only
  4. D IV only
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(A) I and IV only

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I. 100% saturation is very rare.
IV. The oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve is sigmoidal.