Hemoglobin that is not carrying oxygen is called deoxyhemoglobin, and because it may now carry carbon dioxide, it is also called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
carboxyhemoglobin
Because deoxyhemoglobin carries carbon dioxide, it is also known as carboxyhemoglobin.
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