Carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the reaction of carbon dioxide and water to form ________.

A. bicarbonate and hydrogen ions
B. carbaminohemoglobin
C. bicarbonate ions
D. carbonic acid


Answer: D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) left cerebellar hemisphere. B) left cerebral hemisphere. C) right cerebellar hemisphere. D) right cerebral hemisphere. E) thalamus.

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