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

Dissolved in the blood

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As bicarbonates

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Attached to haemoglobin

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As carbonates

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Solution

The correct option is B
As bicarbonates

About 70% of carbon dioxide is transported from the body tissues to the lungs as sodium and potassium bicarbonates.

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