The enzyme carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the following reaction: CO₂+ H₂O -H₂CO₃, then H₂CO₃dissociates 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) the cytosol : increase C) mitochondria : increase D) mitochondria : decrease E) both the cytosol and mitochondria : decrease

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When tissue becomes more active, carbon dioxide production increases primarily in the mitochondria due to the higher rate of cellular respiration, which leads to an increase in hydrogen ion concentration as carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which dissociates into hydrogen ions and bicarbonate ions.

The Enzyme Carbonic Anhydrase Catalyzes the Following Reaction: CO2

The Enzyme Carbonic Anhydrase Catalyzes the Following Reaction: CO₂