In what form is the largest proportion of carbon dioxide transported in the blood?

Correct answer D. As hydrogencarbonate (bicarbonate) ions in plasma

Explanation

About 70 percent of CO₂ is carried as HCO₃⁻ ions. These are formed inside red blood cells by carbonic anhydrase and then diffuse out into the plasma.

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