Which Statement About Acids and Bases Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement about acids and bases is false?

• A) A hydrogen ion (H+) is a proton.
• B) Acids are proton acceptors.
• C) Bases are hydroxyl ion donors
• D) A hydroxyl ion donor is also a proton acceptor

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Definitions:

Carrier Molecule

A protein that facilitates the transport of specific substances across a cell membrane by changing its shape.

Cyanide

A highly toxic chemical compound that can prevent cells from using oxygen, leading to rapid cell death and potentially fatal poisoning.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, crucial for muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

Active Transport

A cellular process that uses energy to move molecules across cell membranes against their concentration gradient.