The Majority of Carbon Dioxide Is Transported in the Blood

question 129

Multiple Choice

The majority of carbon dioxide is transported in the blood as

• A)dissolved carbon dioxide in the blood.
• B)bicarbonate ion.
• C)carbaminohemoglobin.
• D)carboxyhemoglobin.

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