Bicarbonate moves out of RBC in peripheral tissues in exchange for
Correct Answer: Cl-
Description: Unlike carbon dioxide, bicarbonate is very soluble in the blood plasma and therefore must return thereby moving out of the red blood cell. However, as it moves across the membrane, a chloride ion is brought into the cell. This is known as the chloride shift and it takes place in order to maintain electric neutrality. Ref : Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana 3rd edition Pgno : 197-200
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