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In the following statements: (i) Carbo...

In the following statements:
(i) Carbonic anhydrase is present in the erythrocytes.
(ii) In erythrocytes the carbon dioxide combine with water and is transported.

A

Statement (i) is correct and is responsible for statement (ii).

B

Statement (i) is not correct but statement (ii) is correct.

C

Both statement (i) and (ii) are wrong.

D

Statement (i) is correct but not involved in statement (ii).

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