Which of the following applies to the following reaction: Prot-NH₂ + CO₂ $\leftrightarrow$ Prot-NHCOO^- + H⁺?

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The reaction describes the formation of blood carbamino compounds, which refers to the binding of carbon dioxide to the amino groups of hemoglobin. Option A is incorrect because only a small fraction of carbon dioxide is carried in this form in blood. Option B is incorrect because this system is not as important as the bicarbonate buffer system. Option D is incorrect as it describes a different buffering system involving HCOS and does not apply to this reaction.

Which of the Following Applies to the Following Reaction: Prot-NH2 ↔\leftrightarrow↔

Which of the Following Applies to the Following Reaction: Prot-NH₂ $\leftrightarrow$