A Chemical Buffer System Consists of a Pair of Substances

question 117

True/False

A chemical buffer system consists of a pair of substances involved in a reversible reaction, one that can yield free H⁺ and one that can bind with free H⁺.

Comprehend the factors influencing the evolution of sexual reproduction.

Understand how heterozygote advantage affects population genetics.

Recognize the role of trade-offs in evolutionary biology.

Describe mechanisms for maintaining genetic variation.

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Definitions:

Poly-

A prefix meaning "many" or "multiple," used in various scientific and technical contexts to denote multiplicity.

Blast

A powerful explosion or a strong gust of wind or air.

Cidal

Used as a suffix in pharmacology and microbiology to indicate substances or actions that kill (e.g., bactericidal, which means capable of killing bacteria).

-ase

A suffix used in biochemistry to denote enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.