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CO(2) is dissolved in haemoglobin or blo...

`CO_(2)` is dissolved in haemoglobin or blood plasma as

A

Carbonates

B

Bicarbonates

C

Oxyhaemoglobin

D

Carboxyhaemoglobin

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The correct Answer is:
D
About `20 – 25%` of `CO_(2)` is dissolved in hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin.
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