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What is the majority of CO2 transported via?
What is the majority of CO2 transported via?
bicarbonate
What enzyme catalyses the conversion of CO2 into carbonic acid?
What enzyme catalyses the conversion of CO2 into carbonic acid?
carbonic anhydrase
What is the purpose of the chloride shift in red blood cells?
What is the purpose of the chloride shift in red blood cells?
to exchange bicarbonate and chloride ions
What is the role of carbonic anhydrase in red blood cells?
What is the role of carbonic anhydrase in red blood cells?
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How is bicarbonate formed in red blood cells?
How is bicarbonate formed in red blood cells?
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What happens to the H+ ion in red blood cells?
What happens to the H+ ion in red blood cells?
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What happens to H+ and bicarbonate at the lungs?
What happens to H+ and bicarbonate at the lungs?
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What is the purpose of the chloride shift in red blood cells?
What is the purpose of the chloride shift in red blood cells?
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Why can't HCO3- ions easily cross the RBC membrane?
Why can't HCO3- ions easily cross the RBC membrane?
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How is CO2 transported out of tissues?
How is CO2 transported out of tissues?
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What is the role of haemoglobin in buffering the process?
What is the role of haemoglobin in buffering the process?
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What enzyme catalyses the conversion of carbonic acid back to CO2 and water?
What enzyme catalyses the conversion of carbonic acid back to CO2 and water?
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