what role does bicarbonate play in transport of CO2?

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2007-02-25 14:39:41 · 2 answers · asked by freddy d 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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2007-02-25 15:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Any bicarbonates, when heated tend to release CO2. (refer sodium bicarb's reaction). So, all bicarbonates are carriers of CO2

NAHCO3 -> NAOH + CO2

2007-02-25 22:58:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋