Which of the Following Buffers Is Present in Human Blood

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following buffers is present in human blood?

• A) H₂CO₃/HCO₃⁻
• B) H₂PO₄⁻/HPO₄²⁻
• C) both H₂CO₃/HCO₃^- and H₂PO₄^-/HPO₄^2-
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

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