$A$ major percentage $(97 \%)$ of $O_{2}$ is transported by RBCs in the blood. How is the remaining percentage $(3 \%)$ of $O_{2}$ transported?

  • A
    Bound to hemoglobin
  • B
    Dissolved in blood plasma
  • C
    As bicarbonate ions
  • D
    Bound to plasma proteins

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