How might a high-protein diet cause metabolic acidosis?

A) loss of phosphate
B) loss of bicarbonate
C) production of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid
D) direct production of hydrogen ions
E) loss of hydrogen ions


Answer: C) production of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid

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