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Explain the function of carbonic anhydrase. (p. 766)
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Its primary function is to catalyze the rapid conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into bicarbonate ions (HCO3-) and protons (H+). This reaction is reversible, meaning that carbonic anhydrase can also catalyze the conversion of bicarbonate ions back Show more…
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