Asked by Freedom Fighter Snoopyzwife215 on Jun 24, 2024
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Which enzyme converts free carbon dioxide in the blood into forms that can be transported in the blood?
A) carbonic anhydrase
B) carboxypeptidase
C) carbonase
D) decarboxylase
E) dehydrogenase
Carbonic Anhydrase
An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, playing a critical role in the transport of carbon dioxide in the blood.
Carbon Dioxide
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air (about 0.04% by volume) and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.
- Decode the chemical processes instrumental in gas exchange, with a focus on the action of enzymes and the principle of concentration gradient.
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Nisha AroraJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Carbonic anhydrase is the enzyme that converts free carbon dioxide in the blood into bicarbonate ions, which can be transported in the blood.
Learning Objectives
- Decode the chemical processes instrumental in gas exchange, with a focus on the action of enzymes and the principle of concentration gradient.