Carbon dioxide results from cellular respiration. It diffuses from cells into the plasma, where it interacts with water molecules and is catalyzed by the enzyme carbonic anhydrase to generate carbonic acid, quickly breaking it down into protons and bicarbonate. What metabolic consequences would result from inhibiting the enzyme carbonic anhydrase?

Carbon dioxide results from cellular respiration. It diffuses from cells into the plasma, where it interacts with water molecules and is catalyzed by the enzyme carbonic anhydrase to generate carbonic acid, quickly breaking it down into protons and bicarbonate. What metabolic consequences would result from inhibiting the enzyme carbonic anhydrase?

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter15: Fluid And Acid-base Balance

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