The following are the two statements regarding carbon dioxide:
(a) Carbon dioxide produced during cellular respiration must be eliminated from the body.
(b) Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid and thus increases pH.
Of the above statements, which one of the following options is correct

Options

A. (b) is correct but (a) is false
B. Both (a) and (b) are correct
C. (a) is correct but (b) is false
D. Both (a) and (b) are false

Answer

C