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Transport of CO2 is mainly in the form of

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Sulphates
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Phosphates
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Bicarbonate
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Chlorides
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Solution

The correct option is C Bicarbonate
The correct answer is C.
Carbon dioxide molecules are transported in the blood from body tissues to the lungs by one of three methods: dissolution directly into the blood, binding to hemoglobin, or carried as a Bicarbonate(Carbonate) ion. 70% of Carbon dioxide is transported as bicarbonates.

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