Carbonic Anhydrase is A(n)

Question

Carbonic anhydrase is a(n)
A) buffer that works in the blood
B) enzyme
C) buffer that works in the lungs
D) buffer that works in the kidneys

Accepted Answer

Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, which then quickly dissociates into bicarbonate ions and protons. It is found in many tissues, including red blood cells, where it helps regulate the pH of the blood.