In a blood cell, water and carbon dioxide can combine in a reversible reaction to form carbonic acid. If the concentration of carbonic acid increases, which direction will the net reaction proceed in?

A. The reverse direction (toward more water and carbon dioxide accumulation)
B. The forward direction (toward more carbonic acid accumulation)
C. The net rate will be unaffected by an increase in carbonic acid concentration.


Answer: A

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