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One of the following statement incorrect

A

Reduced haemoglobin is more acidic than oxygenated Hb

B

100 ml of blood can carry 19.8 ml of oxygen

C

Every deciliter of blood releases in lungs 3.7 ml of `CO_(2)`

D

About 7 % of `CO_(2)` entering blood is converted `H_(2)CO_(3)`

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To determine which statement is incorrect regarding the transport of gases in the blood, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate the First Statement**: - The first statement claims that reduced hemoglobin is more acidic than oxygenated hemoglobin. - This statement is **correct** because when hemoglobin binds with oxygen, it becomes oxyhemoglobin, which is less acidic compared to reduced hemoglobin. **Hint**: Remember that the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin alters its acidity. 2. **Evaluate the Second Statement**: - The second statement mentions that 100 ml of blood can carry 19.8 ml of oxygen. - This statement is also **correct**. Under normal physiological conditions, blood can carry approximately 20 ml of oxygen per 100 ml of blood, and 19.8 ml is a reasonable approximation. **Hint**: Consider the saturation level of hemoglobin and its capacity to transport oxygen. 3. **Evaluate the Third Statement**: - The third statement asserts that 3.7 ml of CO2 is released from every deciliter of blood to the lungs. - This statement is **correct** as well. While the exact value can vary, approximately 4 ml of CO2 is released from 100 ml of blood, making 3.7 ml a reasonable estimate. **Hint**: Think about the general transport capacity of carbon dioxide in blood. 4. **Evaluate the Fourth Statement**: - The final statement claims that 7% of carbon dioxide entering the blood is converted into H2CO3 (carbonic acid). - This statement is **incorrect**. In reality, about 70% of CO2 is converted into bicarbonate ions, and only a small fraction (about 5-7%) is dissolved in plasma, while a larger portion is carried as bicarbonate ions. **Hint**: Recall the different forms in which carbon dioxide is transported in the blood. ### Conclusion: The incorrect statement is the one that claims 7% of carbon dioxide is converted into carbonic acid (H2CO3). The majority of CO2 is actually transported in the form of bicarbonate ions. ### Summary of Incorrect Statement: - The statement regarding the percentage of CO2 converted to carbonic acid is inaccurate as it misrepresents the primary form of CO2 transport in the blood.
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