An increase in the rate of carbon dioxide production by tissue will ____. A)increase the rate of H⁺ production B)cause the blood to become less acidic C)cause hemoglobin to retain oxygen D)cause hemoglobin to release carbon dioxide E)have no effect on oxygen delivery to tissue

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An increase in carbon dioxide production leads to more carbonic acid formation, which dissociates into H⁺ ions, increasing acidity.

An Increase in the Rate of Carbon Dioxide Production by Tissue