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ZOO 101 Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals Objective Question
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How is most oxygen (approximately 98%) transported in the blood?
Options
A Dissolved in plasma
B As bicarbonate ions
C Bound to hemoglobin as oxyhemoglobin
Correct Answer
D As carbaminohemoglobin
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

About 98% of oxygen is carried bound to hemoglobin inside red blood cells, forming a reversible compound called oxyhemoglobin.

Hint

Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that binds oxygen.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 756 of 2214
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