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

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Carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to bicarbonate ion (HCO3-) and a proton (H+), which is crucial for the transport of CO2 in the blood from tissues to the lungs for exhalation. It does not directly affect the conversion of hemoglobin to oxyhemoglobin, the transport of oxygen by hemoglobin, or the hemolysis of red blood cells.

What May Be Affected If the Enzyme Carbonic Anhydrase Was