Carbonic Anhydrase Role in CO₂ Transport — NEET Biology
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RBCs contain a very high concentration of the enzyme, carbonic anhydrase and minute quantities of the same is present in the plasma too. This enzyme facilitates the following reaction in both directions.
Why This May Be Tested in NEET 2027
Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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QuestionPredicted for NEET 2027
Assertion (A): 70% of CO₂ is carried as bicarbonate in plasma. Reason (R): Carbonic anhydrase is only present in plasma.
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Correct answer: C — A is true but R is false
Carbonic anhydrase is mainly present in RBCs, not plasma.
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What does NCERT say about RBCs contain very high?
RBCs contain a very high concentration of the enzyme, carbonic anhydrase and minute quantities of the same is present in the plasma too. This enzyme facilitates the following reaction in both directions.
Has this concept appeared in NEET?
High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Which chapter is this from?
Breathing and Exchange of Gases, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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