A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/12/O/N/21

Explanation
Haemoglobinic Acid Formation Statements
Steps:
- Identify haemoglobinic acid as the product of hemoglobin reacting with acids, forming acid hematin.
- Evaluate statement 1: It correctly describes the protonation of hemoglobin's heme groups in acidic conditions.
- Evaluate statement 2: It accurately notes the role of chloride ions in stabilizing the acid form.
- Evaluate statement 3: It properly explains the color change to brown due to denaturation.
Why A is correct:
- All three statements align with the biochemical definition of haemoglobinic acid formation via protonation and denaturation of hemoglobin.
Why the others are wrong:
- B excludes 3, but statement 3 is valid on color change.
- C includes only 1, ignoring valid 2 and 3.
- D excludes 1, but statement 1 is essential to the reaction.
Final answer: A
Topic: Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
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