State the different modes of $CO_{2}$ transport in blood.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) $CO_{2}$ is carried by blood in three main forms:
$1$. As Carbamino-haemoglobin: About $20-25$ percent of $CO_{2}$ is carried by haemoglobin. This binding is related to the partial pressure of $CO_{2}$. $pO_{2}$ is a major factor which affects this binding. When $pCO_{2}$ is high and $pO_{2}$ is low (as in tissues),more $CO_{2}$ binds to haemoglobin. Conversely,when $pCO_{2}$ is low and $pO_{2}$ is high (as in alveoli),$CO_{2}$ dissociates from haemoglobin.
$2$. As Bicarbonates: About $70$ percent of $CO_{2}$ is transported as bicarbonates $(HCO_{3}^{-})$. $RBCs$ contain a high concentration of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase,which facilitates the reaction: $CO_{2} + H_{2}O \rightleftharpoons H_{2}CO_{3} \rightleftharpoons HCO_{3}^{-} + H^{+}$. At the tissue site,$CO_{2}$ diffuses into blood and forms $HCO_{3}^{-}$ and $H^{+}$. At the alveolar site,the reaction proceeds in the opposite direction to release $CO_{2}$.
$3$. Dissolved in Plasma: About $7$ percent of $CO_{2}$ is carried in a dissolved state through the blood plasma.

Explore More

Similar Questions

If $ppCO_2$ is high and pH is low,then it will result in:
$i$. increase in affinity of haemoglobin for $O_2$
$ii$. decrease in affinity of haemoglobin for $O_2$
$iii$. oxygen dissociation curve shifts to left
$iv$. causes release of $O_2$ for diffusion into tissue cells
$v$. $H^+$ and $HCO_3^-$ ions combine to form carbonic acid

$A$ decrease in the $pH$ of blood leads to:

Select $(1)$ and $(2)$ from the given options for the reaction: $Hb + O_2 \rightleftharpoons HbO_2$

Which of the following is true regarding the transport of $CO_2$ by red blood cells $(RBCs)$ in humans?

Plotting the percentage saturation of hemoglobin with $O_2$ against $PO_2$ results in a:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo