Erythrocytes function in the transport of CO2 by
a. containing carbonic anhydrase, which catalyzes the interconversion of CO2 and bicarbonate.
b. containing hemoglobin, which binds CO2 to the iron portion.
c. containing hemoglobin, which binds CO2 to the protein portion.
d. both containing carbonic anhydrase and binding CO2 to the iron portion.
e. both containing carbonic anhydrase and binding CO2 to the protein portion.
E
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