Carbonic anhydrase

Carbonated drink does not instantly degas when opening the container; however it will rapidly degas in the mouth when it comes in contact with carbonic anhydrase that is contained in saliva.

Question where is carbonic anhydrase not present?

A) Eyes
B) Plasma
C) RBC
D) Saliva

Keep in mind that Carbonic anhydrase is present at a lot of places, it is present in eyes and Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors such as Acetazolamide(also a diuretic) can be helpful in glaucoma(increased intraocular pressure).

It is not present in plasma if you can remember, Transport of CO2, Chloride shift and things like that.

-Syed Moris

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