Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last?
A. CO2 and H2O ? H2CO3
B. Carbonic acid dissociates to form bicarbonate and H+.
C. Carbonic acid dissociates to form water and CO2.
D. Bicarbonate ions diffuse into the plasma.
E. Carbon dioxide diffuses into a red blood cell.
Answer: D
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