What percentage of $C O_{2}$ is transported by RBCs?

70 %

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20 - 25 %

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7 %

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97 %

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Solution

The correct option is A $20 - 25 %$
Nearly 20-25% of carbon dioxide is transported by RBCs whereas 70% of it is carried as bicarbonate. About 7% of carbon dioxide is carried in a dissolved state through plasma.
So, the correct answer is '20−25%'

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