Carbon dioxide, when present in sufficient amounts, will bind with water to form ____________ , which is capable of dissociating into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.

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Answer:

Carbon dioxide, when present in sufficient amounts, will bind with water to form carbonic acid, which is capable of dissociating into bicarbonate and hydrogen ions.

Explanation:

With the help of carbonic anhydrase which further catalyzes the reaction to convert carbonic acid back into carbon dioxide and water. The carbon dioxide is then expelled from the lungs.

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