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Chapter 15.3, Problem 2QTC
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To write:

The essential role of hemoglobin (Hb) in carrying oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen ions.

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The hemoglobin is responsible for transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body with the help of hydrogen ions.

Introduction:

The hemoglobin is the globin protein present on the surface of red blood cells. The hemoglobin helps in binding and transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules in the body. The hydrogen ions help in maintaining the buffer level in the blood plasma for gaseous exchange.

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