Predict the possible effect of a carbon anhydrase inhibitor on the ability of blood to transport gases.

a) Blood will transport less oxygen.
b) Blood will transport more carbon dioxide.
c) Blood will transport less carbon dioxide.
d) Blood will transport more oxygen.


Ans: c) Blood will transport less carbon dioxide.

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