You are a physician,and see a patient who complains of abnormal fatigue during exercise.You find that the immediate problem is a buildup of carbon dioxide in the tissues.What is the most likely cause?
A)abnormally shaped platelets
B)abnormal carbonic anhydrase
C)abnormal hemoglobin
D)not enough hemoglobin

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Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water to carbonic acid. In the absence of carbonic anhydrase, carbon dioxide would accumulate in the tissues, leading to fatigue during exercise.

You Are a Physician,and See a Patient Who Complains of Abnormal