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Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of carbonic acid in red blood cells?
Carbonic anhydrase
What happens to the hydrogen ions formed during the dissociation of carbonic acid in the blood?
They are buffered by haemoglobin
What is the role of the chloride shift or Hamburger phenomenon in the transport of carbon dioxide in red blood cells?
It maintains the balance of ions on either side of the RBC membrane
Test your knowledge on the process of carbon dioxide transport in the blood with this quiz. Explore the role of bicarbonate ions, carbonic acid, and the enzyme carbonic anhydrase in this important physiological process.
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