Chemical equation for the formation of bicarbonate

State the chemical equation explaining the formation of bicarbonate from the carbon dioxide and water? What enzyme is responsible for catalyzing this reaction?

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The chemical equation stating the formation of bicarbonate having reagents as carbon dioxide and water is:

CO2 + H2 0 --> H2 CO3 --> H+ + HCO3

The reaction is catalyzed through the enzyme named as “carbonic anhydrase “ which is present in the red blood cells.

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