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Why is $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ transported as bicarbonate and carbonic acid in the blood?
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Step 1: Carbon dioxide ($\mathrm{CO}_{2}$) is produced as a waste product in the body's cells during cellular respiration. Show more…
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