Conversion of CO₂ in the Blood into the More Soluble

question 18

Multiple Choice

Conversion of CO₂ in the blood into the more soluble form of HCO₃^- is catalyzed by which enzyme?

• A) hemoglobinase
• B) carbonic anhydrase
• C) bicarbonase
• D) carbondioxidease
• E) carbon hydratase

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