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Bulk of carbon dioxide `(CO_(2))` released from body tissues into the blood is present as

A

70% carbominoharmoglobin and 30% as bicarbonate

B

Carbonminohaemoglobin in RBCs

C

Bicarbonate in blood plasma and RBCs.

D

Free `CO_(2)` in blood plasma

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The correct Answer is:
C
About 70% of `CO_(2)` is transported by blood as sodium and potassium bicarbonate .
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