In Red Blood Cells, _______ Reversibly Converts Carbonic Acid to Bicarbonate

question 51

Multiple Choice

In red blood cells, _______ reversibly converts carbonic acid to bicarbonate ions and hydrogen ions.

• A) 2,3-bisphosphoglyceric acid (BPG)
• B) hemoglobin
• C) carbonic anhydrase
• D) myoglobin
• E) CO

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Definitions:

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, including pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants, characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Liver

A large, vital organ in the body performing essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Coronal Plane

An anatomical plane that divides the body into dorsal (back) and ventral (front) sections, also known as the frontal plane.

Cutting Off

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