Excessive Amounts of Acid in the Tissues, in Sum Total

question 1

Multiple Choice

Excessive amounts of acid in the tissues, in sum total called a(n) ____, can be devastating to proteins within the cells.

• A) alkali content
• B) pH reading
• C) carbonate load
• D) acid load

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