The protein carbaminohemoglobin plays an important role in the transport of carbon dioxide in the blood, and its biologically important in many functions:
# Transport of Carbon Dioxide: This process allows for the transport of carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs. It is essential for maintaining the balance of gases in the bloodstream and to guarantee the removal of waste carbon dioxide from the body.
# Buffering Blood pH: The binding of carbon dioxide to hemoglobin plays a part in the buffering of blood pH. When tissues produce carbon dioxide, the increase in acidity is reduced by the formation of bicarbonate ions. This buffering process helps prevent a decrease in pH and helps maintain a stable environment.
# Facilitation of Gas Exchange: Hemoglobin facilitates the exchange of gases in the lungs and tissues. In the lungs, oxygen binds to hemoglobin and carbon dioxide is released. In the tissues, carbon dioxide binds to form carbaminohemoglobin and oxygen is released. This exchange process is important because tissues need oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide is also necessary.