A Drop in the Body's Production of Carbonic Anhydrase Would

Question

A drop in the body's production of carbonic anhydrase would hinder the formation of:
A)carbonic acid.
B)oxyhemoglobin.
C)carbaminohemoglobin.
D)All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, which is a crucial step in the transport of CO2 in the blood and its exhalation from the lungs. A decrease in carbonic anhydrase would directly affect the formation of carbonic acid, but not oxyhemoglobin or carbaminohemoglobin, as these involve different biochemical processes.