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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Bicarbonate MCQ

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BicarbonateMediumQuestion 9279

Question

The conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate in blood is accelerated by the enzyme:

  1. A
    Carbonic anhydrase
    Correct
  2. B
    Pepsin
  3. C
    Trypsin
  4. D
    ATP synthase

Correct answer

Carbonic anhydrase

Explanation

Carbonic anhydrase in RBCs rapidly catalyses the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide.

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