haldane effect

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What does haldane effect mean?

The ability of hemoglobin to carry increased amounts of carbon dioxide in the deoxygenated state as opposed to the oxygenated state.

Where does haldane effect come from?

Named after John Scott Haldane who first described the effect.

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