Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning the Following Equilibria

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct concerning the following equilibria? CO₂ + H₂O↔H₂CO₃

• A) An increase in the pressure of CO₂ will result in a decrease of pH.
• B) This reaction is catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase.
• C) The H₂CO₃ dissociates to H+ and bicarbonate ion, HCO₃⁻.
• D) The majority of CO₂ is transported to the lungs in the form of HCO₃⁻.
• E) All of the above.

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