The enzyme essential for the transport of ${C O}_{2}$ as bicarbonate in the blood is

Lactase

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Succinic dehydrogenase

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Thrombokinase

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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 ${C O}_{2}$ as bicarbonate in the blood. It is stimulated by the low partial pressure of oxygen at the cellular level.

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