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The enzyme essential for the transport of CO2 as bicarbonate in the blood is


A

Lactase

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Succinic dehydrogenase

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Thrombokinase

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D

Carbonic anhydrase

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Solution

The correct option is D

Carbonic anhydrase


Carbonic anhydrase is an essential enzyme used for the transport of CO2 as bicarbonate in the blood. It is stimulated by the low partial pressure of oxygen at the cellular level.


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