Which of the Following Statements Regarding Bases Is Incorrect

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding bases is incorrect?

• A)A base is a substance that may act as an antacid.
• B)A base is a substance that will not change the color of red litmus paper.
• C)A base is a substance that tastes bitter.
• D)A base is a substance that produces hydroxide ions, OH⁻, in aqueous solution.
• E)A base is a substance that is an electrolyte.

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Definitions:

Osteoblast

Specialized cells responsible for bone formation, synthesizing and secreting the matrix materials necessary for bone development and growth.

Osteocyte

A mature bone cell enclosed in the bone matrix, responsible for maintaining bone tissue.

Osteoclast

A type of bone cell that breaks down bone tissue, playing a critical role in bone growth, healing, and remodeling.

Chondroclast

Chondroclasts are cells involved in the resorption of cartilage, playing a role in the development, maintenance, and repair of cartilaginous structures.