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The process by which chloride ions pass into R.B.C. and bicarbonate ions pass out is calledA. Bicarbonate shiftB. Chloride shiftC. Buffer systemD. Enzyme shift

Answer» Correct Answer - b
to maintain electrostatic neutrality of plasma, many chloride ions diffuse from plasma into RBCs and bicarbonate ions pass out. The choride content of RBCs increases when oxygenated blood becomes deoxyfenated. This termed as chloride shift or Hamburge shift.


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