Within an erythrocyte, the conversion of CO2 to bicarbonate is prevented from reaching equilibrium by the
A) temperature of the body.
B) absence of a nucleus.
C) presence of oxygen.
D) efflux of bicarbonate from the erythrocyte via the chloride shift.
E) presence of hydrogen ions.
Answer: D) efflux of bicarbonate from the erythrocyte via the chloride shift.
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