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Carbonic anhydrase regulates the formation of

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Bicarbonates
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Carbonates
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Sugars
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Proteins
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Solution

The correct option is A Bicarbonates
  • Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that balances the pH of the blood and enables the breathing out of carbon dioxide.
  • In red blood cells, carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the reaction to convert carbon dioxide into carbonic acid, which further breaks down into bicarbonate ions and protons (H+). Hence, Carbonic anhydrase regulates the formation of Bicarbonates.
So, the correct answer is 'Bicarbonates'.


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