In a scenario where a person is resting, how do low hydrogen ion concentration and high pH in the lungs affect hemoglobin protonation?

• A. Low hydrogen ion concentration and high pH in the lungs lead to hemoglobin deprotonation, destabilizing the R state and releasing oxygen.
• B. Low hydrogen ion concentration and high pH in the lungs lead to hemoglobin deprotonation, stabilizing the R state and binding oxygen.
• C. Low hydrogen ion concentration and high pH in the lungs lead to hemoglobin protonation, stabilizing the T state and releasing oxygen.
• D. Low hydrogen ion concentration and high pH in the lungs have no effect on hemoglobin protonation or oxygen binding.

Answer: (B)