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Chloride shift occurs in response to _____(a) H+(b) K+(c) HCO3-(d) Na+This question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Transport of Gases in portion Breathing and Exchange of Gases of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT choice is (c) HCO3-

Explanation: Chloride shift occurs in response to HCO3-. In response of bicarbonate ion, chloride ions diffuse from plasma into the ERYTHROCYTE to maintain the ionic balance. Thus, electrochemical neutrality is maintained. This is CALLED chloride shift or Hamburger PHENOMENON.


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