Question

How does hemoglobin help maintain the oxygen partial pressure gradient during gas transport in the body?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bound to Hemoglobin

Bound to HemoglobinWhile oxygen binds to the iron content in the heme of hemoglobin, carbon dioxide can bind to the amino acid chains on hemoglobin. When carbon dioxide clings to hemoglobin it forms carbanimohemoglobin. About 10% of carbon dioxide in the human body is transported this way