The chloride shift in red blood cells
A) prevents electrical gradient development
B) occurs in response to bicarbonate movement into the plasma
C) prevents an increase in blood pH
D) prevents electrical gradient development and occurs in response to bicarbonate movement into the plasma
E) all of these

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The chloride shift is an important process in red blood cells that prevents the development of an electrical gradient and promotes the movement of bicarbonate ions into the plasma. This process helps to maintain pH balance in the blood by preventing an increase in blood pH. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

The Chloride Shift in Red Blood Cells