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ZOO 101 Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals Objective Question
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What is the primary method of carbon dioxide transport in the blood?
Options
A Bound to hemoglobin
B Dissolved in plasma
C As bicarbonate ions in plasma
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D As carbonic acid in red blood cells
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Approximately 70% of carbon dioxide is transported as bicarbonate ions (HCO₃⁻) in the plasma.

Hint

This is the most common form of CO₂ transport.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Gas Exchange and Respiration in Mammals
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 758 of 2214
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