Which Reaction Involving CO₂ Predominates Within Erythrocytes in the Pulmonary

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Multiple Choice

Which reaction involving CO₂ predominates within erythrocytes in the pulmonary capillaries of the lung?

• A) HCO^-₃ combines with H⁺ to form H₂CO₃, which dissociates into CO₂ and H₂O.
• B) HCO^-₃ dissociates into H⁺, CO, and O₂.
• C) CO₂ combines with H⁺ to form HCO₂.
• D) CO₂ combines with water to form bicarbonate ion and carbonic acid.

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