Question

Why is carbon dioxide carried in dissolved form in the blood than oxygen?

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, carbon dioxide is more soluble in blood than oxygen. ... 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. When carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin, a molecule called carbaminohemoglobin is formed

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon dioxide is more soluble in blood than oxygen.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. When carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin, a molecule called carbaminohemoglobin is formed