The major fraction of $CO_2$ released during cellular respiration is transported by the blood to the lung capillaries as:

  • A
    In combination with haemoglobin
  • B
    As free $CO_2$
  • C
    As carbonic acid or $H_2CO_3$
  • D
    In the form of bicarbonate ions

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With reference to the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve,select the $INCORRECT$ statement/statements.
$I$. $100\%$ saturation is very common.
$II$. $95-97\%$ saturation takes place at $ppO_2 = 100 \text{ mm Hg}$ in alveoli.
$III$. At $30 \text{ mm Hg}$ of $ppO_2$,only $50\%$ saturation can be maintained.
$IV$. The oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve is $J$-shaped.
Select the correct option.

The oxygen dissociation curve of hemoglobin is . . . . . . .

Under a given concentration in blood,dissociation of oxyhaemoglobin will increase if

Blood analysis of a patient reveals an unusually high quantity of carboxyhaemoglobin content. Which of the following conclusions is most likely to be correct?

Which of the following factors is favourable for the formation of oxyhaemoglobin in the alveoli of human lungs?

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