In the human body, the enzyme carbonic anahydrase catalyzes the interconversion of CO 2 and HCO 3

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In the human body, the enzyme carbonic anahydrase catalyzes the interconversion of CO2 and HCO3- by either adding or removing the hydroxide anion. The overall reaction is endothermic. Explain how the following affect the amount of carbon dioxide:

(a) Increasing the amount of bicarbonate anion;

(b) Increasing the pressure of carbon dioxide;

(c) Increasing the amount of carbonic anhydrase;

(d) Decreasing the temperature.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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