What formula correctly represents the behavior of CO2 in the blood?

A. CO2 + H2O « H2CO3 + CO
B. CO2 + H+ « HCO3+ « H2O + H2CO3
C. CO2 + HCO3- « H+ + H2O + H2CO3
D. CO2 + H2O « H2CO3 « HCO3- + H+
E. CO2 + H2CO3 + O2 « H2O + CO2 + H2CO3


D. CO2 + H2O « H2CO3 « HCO3- + H+

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