Which of These Substances Is a Base

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of these substances is a base?

• A) NaHCO₃
• B) HCl
• C) HNO₃
• D) H₃PO₄
• E) CH₃COOH

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Definitions:

Immunization

The process by which a person's immune system is fortified against an agent (typically a microorganism or a toxin), often through vaccination.

Antimicrobial Peptides

Antimicrobial peptides are short chains of amino acids that have the ability to kill or inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens, playing a crucial role in innate immunity.

Pathogen-Associated Molecules

Molecular structures that are recognized by the cells of the innate immune system, indicating the presence of microbial pathogens.

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on the interactions between cells, on communications between cells or on the behavior of cells.