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Which of the following is involved in chloride shift?

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O2 and CO2
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HCO3
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CO2
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O2
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Solution

The correct option is A HCO3
The movement of chloride ions from the plasma into red blood cells as a result of the transfer of carbon dioxide from tissues to the plasma is known as chloride shift. It is a process that serves to maintain blood pH. So it is related with both chloride ion and bicarbonate ion.
So, the correct answer is 'HCO3
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