BIOCHEMISTRY
PROPERTIES OF WATER
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Question
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What substances are produced by cells to prevent sharp, sudden changes in pH inside the cells?
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acids
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bases
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buffers
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suspensions
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -During the conversion of CO2 into bicarbonate, hydrogen ions liberated in the reaction are buffered by hemoglobin, which is reduced by the dissociation of oxygen. This buffering helps maintain normal pH.
Detailed explanation-2: -Buffers are dissolved compounds that help prevent sharp, sudden swings of pH.
Detailed explanation-3: -A buffer is a solution that resists sudden changes in pH.
Detailed explanation-4: -Buffers work by neutralising any added acid (H+ ions) or base (OH-ions) to maintain the moderate pH, making them a weaker acid or base.
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