A 24-year-old male partakes in a research study in which it is found that his intra-erythrocytic carbonic anhydrase levels are decreased. Which of the following is most likely to be seen in this patient as a result?
Decreased chloride within red blood cells
Decreased dissolved CO2 within plasma
Increased bicarbonate within red blood cells
Increased protons buffered by deoxygenated hemoglobin
Increased protons buffered by oxygenated hemoglobin
