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State the different modes of `CO_(2)` transport in blood.

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To answer the question regarding the different modes of carbon dioxide (CO2) transport in blood, we can break it down into three main forms: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Dissolved State**: - Approximately 7% of carbon dioxide is transported in the blood in a dissolved state. This means that CO2 is carried directly in the plasma as a gas, without being chemically altered. 2. **Carbamino Compounds**: ...
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