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What is one gas that can bind to hemoglobin and how can the binding affect homeostasis

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carbon dioxide

When carbon dioxide binds to hemoglobin, a molecule called carbaminohemoglobin is formed. Binding of carbon dioxide to hemoglobin is reversible. Therefore, when it reaches the lungs, the carbon dioxide can freely dissociate from the hemoglobin and be expelled from the body.

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Answer: Carbon Dioxide

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