39. The "hemoglobin O2 dissociation curve":
(A) reflects about 50% saturation of hemoglobin in the alveoli.
(B) shifts to the left when the pH decreases.
(C) demonstrates that hemoglobin holds less O2when the pH is higher.
(D) proves lack of dependence on CO2 levels.
(E) explains how hemoglobin can bind O2 at high pH in the lungs and release it at lower pH in tissue.