Carbonic anhydrase
A) combines with water to form carbonic acid.
B) dissociates into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.
C) is normally found in red blood cells.
D) is responsible for maintaining the high levels of carbon dioxide in the lungs and the low levels of carbon dioxide in the body tissues.
E) dissociates into carbonic acid and hydrogen ions.

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Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that is primarily found in red blood cells. It catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water to carbonic acid, which then dissociates into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.

Carbonic Anhydrase