Which of the following best describes the Bohr effect in relation to hemoglobin's function?

• A. The Bohr effect describes how increased oxygen concentrations increase hemoglobin's affinity for carbon dioxide.
• B. The Bohr effect describes how decreased carbon dioxide and hydrogen ion concentrations increase hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen.
• C. The Bohr effect describes how increased carbon dioxide and hydrogen ion concentrations decrease hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen.
• D. The Bohr effect describes how decreased oxygen concentrations increase hemoglobin's affinity for hydrogen ions.

Answer: (C)