Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for the Chloride

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation for the chloride shift?

• A) HCO₃^- diffuses out of the RBC and leaves the cell electropositive.
• B) Cl^- has a strong affinity for HCO₃^-.
• C) HCO₃^- diffuses into the RBC and keeps the cell electronegative.
• D) Cl^- has no affinity for HCO₃^-.

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