What may be affected if the enzyme carbonic anhydrase was not made in the body?

A. Hemolysis of red blood cells
B. Conversion of hemoglobin to oxyhemoglobin
C. Conversion of CO2 to bicarbonate ion
D. Transport of O2 by hemoglobin


Answer: C

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