Consider the following reaction. If the pH of the blood was decreased, then the ________.
$\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 } + \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } \rightleftharpoons \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { CO } _ { 3 } \rightleftharpoons \mathrm { HCO } _ { 3 } ^ { - } + \mathrm { H } ^ { + }$
A) amount of carbon dioxide would increase
B) bicarbonate in the blood would increase
C) amount of oxygen in the blood will decrease
D) amount of protons in the blood will increase

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When the pH of the blood decreases, it indicates an increase in hydrogen ion concentration, which shifts the equilibrium to the left, increasing the amount of carbon dioxide.

Consider the Following Reaction A) Amount of Carbon Dioxide Would Increase B) Bicarbonate in Was

Consider the Following Reaction A) Amount of Carbon Dioxide Would Increase
B) Bicarbonate in Was