Which of these statements does NOT indicate why a chloride shift occurs in red blood cells?
A)to prevent development of an electrical gradient
B)in response to bicarbonate movement into the plasma
C) to prevent an increase in blood pH

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Option A and B both mention the purpose of chloride shift, while option C suggests the opposite. The chloride shift occurs to prevent an increase in blood pH by exchanging bicarbonate ions for chloride ions, which prevents the development of an electrical gradient. Therefore, option C does not indicate why chloride shift occurs.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Indicate Why a Chloride