Question

Approximately what percentage of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream reacts with the water in plasma to form carbonic acid?

20%
30%
50%
10%
70%

Answer 1

Answer:

10%

Explanation:

About 5 to 7 percent of all carbon dioxide is dissolved in the plasma. Second, carbon dioxide can bind to plasma proteins or can enter red blood cells and bind to hemoglobin. This form transports about 10 percent of the carbon dioxide.