How Does Breathing at a Very Low Rate Affect the Reaction

question 28

Multiple Choice

How does breathing at a very low rate affect the reaction H⁺ + HCO₃^- $\rarr$ H₂CO₃ $\rarr$ H₂O + CO₂ ?

• A)pushes it to the right
• B)pushes it to the left
• C)does not affect it
• D)increases the rate at which it occurs
• E)decreases the rate at which it occurs

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