STANDARDZoology-Respiratory System
STANDARD Zoology Transport of Gases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Identify the correct statement with reference to the transport of respiratory gases by blood
A
Hemoglobin is necessary for transport of carbon dioxide and carbonic anhydrase for transport of oxygen
B
Hemoglobin is necessary for transport of oxygen and carbonic anhydrase for transport of carbon dioxide
C
Only oxygen is transported by blood
D
Only carbon dioxide is transported by blood
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
About 97% of oxygen is transported by combining with hemoglobin to form Oxyhemoglobin. About 20-25% of carbon dioxide is transported by combining with hemoglobin to form carbaminohemoglobin.
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