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The process of migration of chloride ions from plasma to RBC and of carbonate ions from RBC to plasma is

1. (a) chloride shift
2. (b) ionic shift
3. (c) atomic shift
4. (d) Na⁺ pump

Correct answer: (a) chloride shift

Solution

The movement of chloride ions into RBCs while bicarbonate (carbonate in the question) moves out is called the chloride shift, or Hamburger phenomenon. It maintains electroneutrality during CO2 transport in blood.

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