If the stopper is removed from a tube before centrifugation, what effect will this have on the carbon dioxide and pH levels in the sample? A) A decrease in CO₂and an increase in pH B) A decrease in CO₂and a decrease in pH C) An increase in CO₂and an increase in pH D) An increase in CO₂and a decrease in pH

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Removing the stopper allows CO2 to escape, leading to a decrease in CO2 levels and an increase in pH due to reduced carbonic acid formation.

If the Stopper Is Removed from a Tube Before Centrifugation