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Carbonic anhydrase enzyme exists
BiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesNEET
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  • A mainly in plasma
  • B only in plasma
  • C mainly in RBC
  • D only in RBC
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The correct answer is: mainly in RBC
The carbonic anhydrases form a family of enzymes that catalyze the interconversion between carbon dioxide and water and the dissociated ions of carbonic acid. The active site of most carbonic anhydrases contains a zinc ion. It is mainly found in RBC and little amount is also in plasma.

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