Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Cells as the basic units of living organisms

Cells as the basic units of living organisms — practice question

Which statement is accurate?

  • AIn a red blood cell, $\text{CO}_2$ can combine with haemoglobin to form haemoglobinic acid.
  • BCarbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that catalyses the reaction between $\text{CO}_2$ and $\text{H}_2\text{O}$.
  • CAt the lungs, carbon dioxide is released when carbonic acid and water react together.
  • DThe greater the concentration of $\text{CO}_2$ in the blood, the higher the affinity of haemoglobin for oxygen.

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