Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last? A)Carbon dioxide diffuses into a red blood cell. B)Carbonic acid dissociates to form bicarbonate and hydrogen ions. C)Bicarbonate ions diffuse into the plasma. D)CO₂ and H₂O $\rightarrow$H₂CO₃ E)Carbonic acid dissociates to form water and carbon dioxide.

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The chloride shift occurs when bicarbonate ions are transported out of red blood cells and into the plasma in exchange for chloride ions. This occurs last in the sequence of events. Option A is the first step, option B is the second step, and option E is not part of the chloride shift process. Option D is not a valid option.

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