Which of the following events in the chloride shift occurs last? A) Carbon dioxide diffuses into a red blood cell. B) Carbonic acid dissociates to form bicarbonate and H⁺. C) Bicarbonate ions diffuse into the plasma. D) CO₂ and H₂O → H₂CO₃ E) Carbonic acid dissociates to form water and CO₂.

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Bicarbonate ions diffusing into the plasma is the last step in the chloride shift process, occurring after carbon dioxide has been converted into bicarbonate within red blood cells.

Which of the Following Events in the Chloride Shift Occurs