What is Formed When Carbon Dioxide Reacts with the Amino

Question

What is formed when carbon dioxide reacts with the amino terminal group of deoxyhemoglobin?
A) amide
B) imine
C) carbonate
D) carbamate
E) None of the answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

Carbamate is formed when carbon dioxide reacts with the amino terminal group of deoxyhemoglobin. This reaction is an important mechanism by which carbon dioxide is transported from tissues to the lungs for exhalation.