Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur if an individual was to ingest a large dose of lemon juice?
A)There would be an increase in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.2.
B)There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.2
C)There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward "7.2"
D)There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream. If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.8

Question

Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur if an individual was to ingest a large dose of lemon juice?
A)There would be an increase in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream.  If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.2. 
B)There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream.  If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.2
C)There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream.  If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward "7.2"
D)There would be a decrease in the amount of carbonic acid within the bloodstream.  If the carbonic acid didn't form, then the pH of the individual's blood could shift toward 7.8

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ingesting a large dose of lemon juice, which is acidic, would lead to an increase in carbonic acid as the body attempts to buffer the increased acidity, preventing the blood pH from dropping too low.

Which of the Following Reactions Is Most Likely to Occur