What Is a Function of the Carboxyl Group of the Protein

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is a function of the carboxyl group of the protein buffer system?

• A) It helps convert CO to CO₂ to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• B) It helps form carbonic acid for the carbonic acid-bicarbonate buffer system.
• C) It releases CO₂ for the purpose of expiration.
• D) It combines with H⁺ to reduce the pH of the blood.
• E) It releases H⁺ when the pH of the blood increases.

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Definitions:

Unstable

A state of a chemical compound where it has the potential to change or react under certain conditions, often leading to a more energetically favorable state.

Zaitsev's Rule

A rule in chemistry that predicts the preferred alkene product in elimination reactions, favoring the formation of the more substituted alkene.

Heat of Hydrogenation

The change in enthalpy that occurs when a compound is hydrogenated, typically used to measure the stability of unsaturated compounds.

Zaitsev's Rule

A principle in organic chemistry predicting the preferred alkene product in elimination reactions, favoring the more substituted alkene.