Carbonic anhydrase is found in:

Blood

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Plasma

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Gastric mucosa

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All of the above

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The correct option is D All of the above
Carbonic anhydrase is found in the blood, gastric mucosa and the minute quantity of same is in plasma. The carbonic anhydrase enzymes work to catalyze the conversion of carbon dioxide and water to the dissociated ions of carbonic acid. This produces bicarbonate anions which get dissolved in the blood plasma.

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