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In three forms

85% as bicarbonate

5% dissolved CO2

10% bound to hemoglobin as carbaminohemoglobin .

It dissolves in plasma

converts into bicarbonate ion and

binds to hemoglobin.

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The carbon dioxide can also be carried on the hemoglobin. This process is known as carboxyhemoglobin.

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