NEET Biology question

Identify the correct statement with reference to transport of respiratory gases by blood?

(A)Haemoglobin is necessary for transport of carbon dioxide and carbonic anhydrase for transport of oxygen
(B)Haemoglobin is necessary for transport of oxygen and carbonic anhydrase for transport of carbon dioxideCorrect
(C)Only oxygen is transported by blood
(D)Only carbon dioxide is transported by blood

Answer: (B)

Solution

Haemoglobin is essential for carrying the bulk of O as oxyhaemoglobin, while the enzyme carbonic anhydrase accelerates the conversion of CO to carbonic acid/bicarbonate

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