The hemoglobin found in erythrocytes is able to chemically attach to

A. both oxygen and carbon dioxide.
B. only carbon dioxide.
C. only oxygen.
D. oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen.
E. only nitrogen


Answer: A

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