What is the percentage of carbon dioxide transported by RBCs?

70%

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80-90%

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20-25%

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40%

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Solution

The correct option is C 20-25%
20-25% of carbon dioxide is transported in the form of carbamino-haemoglobin by RBCs, 5-7% of carbon dioxide is transported in the dissolved state and 70% is transported as bicarbonate. It is in the dissolved state and in the form of bicarbonate in the plasma.

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