Chemical equation for the formation of bicarbonate

Question

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

Answer 1

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.