The _____ Ion Acts as a Buffer to Maintain the Normal

question 11

Multiple Choice

The _____ ion acts as a buffer to maintain the normal levels of acidity (pH) in blood and other fluids in the body.

• A)chlorine
• B)magnesium
• C)bicarbonate
• D)phosphate

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Definitions:

Golgi Bodies

Organelles in cells that process and package proteins and lipid molecules.

Protein Packages

Specialized structures within cells designed to transport, store, or degrade proteins as needed for various cellular functions.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes within cells that is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

Cell Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, regulating the entry and exit of substances.