Most of the carbon dioxide produced by humans is ________.
A) converted to bicarbonate ions
B) bound to hemoglobin
C) transported in the erythrocytes as carbonic acid
D) simply dissolved in the plasma

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Most of the carbon dioxide produced by humans is converted to bicarbonate ions in the blood. This process involves the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, which facilitates the conversion of CO2 and water into carbonic acid, which then dissociates into bicarbonate ions and hydrogen ions.

Most of the Carbon Dioxide Produced by Humans Is ________