Consider statements about human respiration: 1. Hemoglobin has a higher affinity for CO2 than O2. 2. Carbonic anhydrase is present in RBCs. 3. Most CO2 is transported as bicarbonate. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about human respiration: 1. Hemoglobin has a higher affinity for CO2 than O2. 2. Carbonic anhydrase is present in RBCs. 3. Most CO2 is transported as bicarbonate. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Hemoglobin has a much higher affinity for oxygen than for carbon dioxide; it binds O2 readily in the lungs. Inside RBCs, the enzyme carbonic anhydrase rapidly catalyzes the conversion of CO2 and water into carbonic acid. Approximately 70% of CO2 is transported in the blood as bicarbonate ions in the plasma. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correct.

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