A drop in the body's production of carbonic anhydrase would hinder the formation of:
A) carbonic acid.
B) oxyhemoglobin.
C) carbaminohemoglobin.
D) All of the above are correct.

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Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbonic acid, which is a crucial step in the transport of CO2 in the blood and its exhalation from the lungs. A decrease in carbonic anhydrase would directly affect the formation of carbonic acid, but not oxyhemoglobin or carbaminohemoglobin, as these involve different biochemical processes.

A Drop in the Body's Production of Carbonic Anhydrase Would