The blood transports more CO₂ in the form of ___________ than in any other form. A) carbaminohemoglobin B) carboxyhemoglobin C) bicarbonate ions D) dissolved CO₂ gas E) bisphosphocarbonate

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Most of the carbon dioxide produced in the tissues is converted to bicarbonate ions by the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. Bicarbonate ions are highly soluble in water and are transported in the plasma to the lungs where they are converted back to carbon dioxide and exhaled. Therefore, the blood transports more carbon dioxide in the form of bicarbonate ions than in any other form.

The Blood Transports More CO2 in the Form of ___________

The Blood Transports More CO₂ in the Form of ___________