2006-06-17 09:48:34 · 5 answers · asked by Shad 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Carbonic anhydrase (carbonate dehydratase) is a family of metalloenzymes (enzymes that contain one or more metal atoms as a functional component of the enzyme) that catalyze the rapid interconversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, protons, and bicarbonate ions. This reaction occurs spontaneously in aqueous solution, but does so slowly. Carbonic anhydrase can increase the rate of the reaction about a million-fold. The active site of most carbonic anhydrases contains a zinc ion.
2006-06-18 02:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by natnihc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carbonic Anhydrase Function
2016-11-09 19:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
carbonic anhydrase is present only red blood cells and not in plasma.CO2 enters the red blood cells & combines wid water to form carbonic acid.this is how CO2 is transported in blood.the reaction of formation of carbonic acid is very rapid & is brought about by the enzyme CARBONIC ANHYDRASE
2006-06-22 19:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by sheet 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To aid in the transport of carbon dioxide
2013-10-26 16:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-17 09:51:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋