Bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) are significant as a method of transporting CO2 in the blood and for buffering blood pH.
1. Method of transporting CO2 in the blood 2. Buffers pH in the blood
| Front | What is the significance of bicarbonate ion (HCO3)? |
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| Back | 1. Method of transporting CO2 in the blood 2. Buffers pH in the blood |
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