Which of the following reactions prevails in red blood cells traveling through alveolar capillaries? (Hb = hemoglobin)
A)Hb + 4 O2 → Hb(O2)4
B)Hb(O2)4 → Hb + 4 O2
C)CO2 + H₂O → H2CO3
D)H2CO3 → H+ + HCO3-
E)Hb + 4 CO2 → Hb(CO2)4

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When red blood cells encounter alveolar capillaries, oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the red blood cells, which binds to hemoglobin (Hb) to form oxygenated hemoglobin (Hb(O2)4). This reaction prevails in the lungs during gas exchange, as it allows for efficient oxygen transport by the blood.

Which of the Following Reactions Prevails in Red Blood Cells