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Hemoglobin is involved in the transport of which ion and/or molecule through the blood? a. H+ b. CO2, 02, and H+ c. both CO2 and 02 o d. 02 e. СО2

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Hemoglobin is involved in the
transport of which ion and/or
molecule through the blood?
a. H+
b. CO2, 02, and H+
c. both CO2 and 02
d. 02
e. CO2

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