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The Enzyme Carbonic Anhydrase Catalyzes the Following Reaction: CO2

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The enzyme carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the following reaction: CO2 + H2O -H2CO3, then H2CO3 dissociates reversibly to form H+ + HCO3-
When tissue becomes more active, carbon dioxide increases due to its production in , causing hydrogen ion concentration to .


A) the cytosol : decrease
B) mitochondria : decrease
C) the cytosol : increase
D) mitochondria : increase
E) both the cytosol and mitochondria : decrease

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