A Molecule That Blocks the Activity of Carbonic Anhydrase Would

question 39

Multiple Choice

A molecule that blocks the activity of carbonic anhydrase would

• A) interfere with oxygen binding to hemoglobin.
• B) cause an increase in blood pH.
• C) increase the amount of bicarbonate formed in the blood.
• D) decrease the amount of carbon dioxide dissolved in the plasma.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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