The majority of carbon dioxide produced by our body cells is transported to the lungs as

attached to haemoglobin

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dissolved in blood

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as bicarbonates

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The correct option is C as bicarbonates
Carbon dioxide is transported through the blood in three forms:
- 70% as bicarbonate
- 20-25% by RBCs
- About 7% as dissolved in the blood plasma

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