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Biochemistry I Module of the MCAT Self Prep eCourse: Lesson 2: Enzymes: Diagram A: The Bicarbonate Buffer System Flashcards

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8283918314Carbonic AnhydraseConverts CO2 and H2O into the strong acid carbonic acid.0
8283920577Carbonic acidThis strong acid has the ability to dissociate into a polar molecule that can dissolve in the blood.1
8283923373Bicarbonate ionCO2 and H2O are converted by carbonic anhydrase into carbonic acid which then dissociates into this polar molecule as the product.2
8283936661Carbon Dioxide and WaterCarbon dioxide is a non-polar molecule that is unable to be dissolved in the blood.3
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