In the Reversible Reaction, CO₂ + H₂O $\longleftrightarrow$ H₂CO₃ $\longleftrightarrow$ H⁺ + HCO₃- , a Decrease in Respiration Rate Will

question 118

Multiple Choice

In the reversible reaction, CO₂ + H₂O $\longleftrightarrow$ H₂CO₃ $\longleftrightarrow$ H⁺ + HCO₃- , a decrease in respiration rate will increase the concentration of CO₂ in the blood. What will this do to the amount of H⁺ in the blood?

• A) H⁺ will increase.
• B) H⁺ will decrease.
• C) H⁺ will be unchanged.

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