If the hemoglobin molecules in your red blood cells suddenly were unable to bind carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions, what would happen to your blood pH?

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Hemoglobin plays a crucial role in transporting carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions from body tissues to the lungs and kidneys for excretion. Thus, if hemoglobin molecules suddenly become unable to bind with them, these acidic substances will accumulate in the blood, causing a decrease in blood pH. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

If the Hemoglobin Molecules in Your Red Blood Cells Suddenly