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Which enzyme, abundant in RBCs, drives the reaction of CO2 and H2O to bicarbonate?
ALactate dehydrogenase
BCarbonic anhydrase
CCytochrome oxidase
DCarboxypeptidase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Carbonic anhydrase
Carbonic anhydrase catalyses CO2 plus water to carbonic acid and bicarbonate in both directions.
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