Medicine The key factor in the transport of carbon dioxide as bicarbonate is – A The high solubility of CO2 in H2O B The presence of Hb in blood C The presence of carbonic anhydrase in the erythrocytes D The acid nature of carbon dioxide and the alkaline nature of bicarbonate 💡 Explanation The key factor in the transport of carbon dioxide as bicarbonate is - ✓ Correct Answer: C. The presence of carbonic anhydrase in the erythrocytes