Which of the Following Events in the Chloride Shift Occurs

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last?

• A) Carbon dioxide diffuses into a red blood cell.
• B) Carbonic acid dissociates to form bicarbonate and H⁺.
• C) Bicarbonate ions diffuse into the plasma.
• D) CO₂ and H₂O → H₂CO₃
• E) Carbonic acid dissociates to form water and CO₂.

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