Carbonic anhydrase
A) can increase the amount of bicarbonate ion in plasma.
B) can decrease the amount of bicarbonate ion in plasma.
C) is in RBCs.
D) is an enzyme.
E) all of the above

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Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme found in red blood cells (RBCs) that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water to bicarbonate and protons, thus increasing the amount of bicarbonate ion in plasma. It can also facilitate the reverse reaction, decreasing bicarbonate ion levels. Therefore, all statements are correct.

Carbonic Anhydrase