A Buffer

question 13

Multiple Choice

A buffer

• A) is an acid that is used to offset overly basic conditions in the body.
• B) is a base that is used to offset overly acidic conditions in the body.
• C) donates H+ ions when conditions become too basic and accepts H+ ions when conditions become too acidic.
• D) donates OH- ions when conditions become too basic and accepts OH- ions when conditions become too acidic.

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