Indian Forest Service (Mains), Chemistry optional · 2024 · Paper I
Q6(b). Haemoglobin oxygenation and carbon dioxide transport
Question
(i) State changes in haemoglobin on oxygenation. (ii) What is 'blue baby syndrome' and why does it occur? (iii) Explain the Haldane effect in relation to oxygen-uptake proteins. (7+4+4 marks)
Model answer
The free solution for 2024 answers questions 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8, the ones picked in its time plan. Question 6 is answered in full in the IFoS Chemistry Paper I, 2021 to 2025 book, with every part of every paper.
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UPSC Indian Forest Service (Main) Chemistry Paper I: Model Answers 2021 to 2025
- All eight questions of each paper, with the question printed above its answer
- Physical chemistry numericals worked with units; inorganic structures drawn
- Topic-wise weightage and a topic-wise index
Covershaemoglobin oxygenationblue baby syndromemethaemoglobinaemiaHaldane effectoxygen-uptake proteins
All parts of Question 6
- 6(a) Magnetism and colour of Co(II) complexes15 marks
- 6(b) Haemoglobin oxygenation and carbon dioxide transport15 marks
- 6(c) Products in nonaqueous solvents10 marks