Blood carries the CO_2 in three forms. The correct percentages of CO_2 in these forms are

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Blood carries the CO in three forms. The correct percentages of CO in these forms are

(A)As carbamino haemoglobin in RBC 20-25%; As bicarbonates 70%; Dissolved form in plasma 7%Correct
(B)As carbamino haemoglobin in RBC 70%; As bicarbonates 20-25%; Dissolved form in plasma 7%
(C)As carbamino haemoglobin in RBC 20-25%; As bicarbonates 7%; Dissolved form in plasma 70%
(D)As carbamino haemoglobin in RBC 7%; As bicarbonates 20-25%; Dissolved form in plasma 70%

Answer: (A)

Of the CO transported in blood, the bulk (about 70%) travels as bicarbonate ions, about 20-25% is carried bound to

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