If a Strong Acid Were to Add H⁺ to the Intracellular

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a strong acid were to add H⁺ to the intracellular fluid, the effect would most likely be buffered, because

• A) HPO₄^2- would act as a weak acid and donate an H⁺ to become PO₄^-.
• B) HPO₄^2- would act as a weak base and accept an H⁺ to become H₂PO₄^-.
• C) H₂PO₄^- would act as a weak acid and accept an H⁺ to become H₃PO₄^-.
• D) PO₄ would act as a strong base and accept an H⁺ to become HPO₄.

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