NEETZoology-Respiration in Animals
NEET Zoology Carbonic Anhydrase MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Choose the incorrect statement regarding the enzyme carbonic anhydrase:
A
Present in high concentration in RBCs
B
Present in plasma also
C
Facilitates the reaction of CO₂ and H₂O in both directions
D
Helps in the formation of HCO₃⁻ in which O₂ is trapped as bicarbonate
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Carbonic anhydrase helps in the formation of HCO₃⁻, but O₂ is not trapped as bicarbonate; CO₂ is converted to bicarbonate.
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