The $[HCO_{3}^{-}]/[H_{2}CO_{3}]$ ratio in the buffer present in blood $(pH = 7.4)$ is approximately $(pK_{a} = 6.1$ for $H_{2}CO_{3})$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $24$
  • D
    $10$

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