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Name the enzyme , which acts on carbonic acid in living cells.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Enzyme**: The enzyme that acts on carbonic acid in living cells is called carbonic anhydrase. 2. **Location of the Enzyme**: Carbonic anhydrase is primarily found in red blood cells. 3. **Function of the Enzyme**: This enzyme plays a crucial role in the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate (HCO3-). ...
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