Which of the Following Buffer Pairs Is Considered the Major

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following buffer pairs is considered the major plasma buffering system?

• A) NaCl/KPO₄
• B) HCO₃/H₂CO₃
• C) HPO₄/H₂PO₄
• D) NH₃/NH₄

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Definitions:

mCPBA

Meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid, a reagent used in organic chemistry for the oxidation of alkenes to epoxides and the oxidation of ketones to esters.

DMD

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

Sulfonium Salts

Ionic compounds containing a positive sulfonium ion (R3S+), where R represents an organic group.

Alkylating Agents

Chemicals that add alkyl groups to DNA or proteins, often used as medications in chemotherapy or as chemical weapons.