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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