Referring to the reaction catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase, explain via levels of reactants/products of this reaction, what happens when someone hyperventilates
Referring to the reaction catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase, explain via levels of reactants/products of this reaction, what happens when someone hyperventilates
This is a ubiquitous zinc present in the active site (metalloenzyme) which catalyzes the reversible hydration of carbon dioxide and present in the animals, plants and microbes which can catalyze the conversion of CO2 and water into bicarbonate. Vitally, it performs acid base balance and transporting carbon dioxide as well. The physiology and homeostasis of our body is dependent on this enzyme for proper pH balance, depending on its role, it changes its structure accordingly. If it is present in the stomach, it may produce acid in its lining, if it is present in the kidney, it will help in influencing proper water balance and water content in the eyes.
Hyperventilation: Hyperventilation is a process when a person starts to breathe very fast, which upsets the balance of levels of carbon dioxide (in the blood ) which narrows the supply of blood vessels which goes to the carbon dioxide and oxygen.
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