The major source of metabolic acid in the body is carbon dioxide owing to its ability to be enzymatically converted to which one of the following

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The major source of metabolic acid in the body is carbon dioxide owing to its ability to be enzymatically
converted to which one of the following?
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Sulfuric acid
C. Acetoacetic acid
D. Carbonic acid
E. Butyric acid

 

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