Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe Chemical Buffer Systems

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Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe chemical buffer systems

• A)They minimize changes in the pH of a solution when an acid or a base is added to or removed from the solution.
• B)They can act within a fraction of a second to buffer changes in hydrogen ion concentration.
• C)The direction of their reaction is determined according to the law of mass action.
• D)They promote H⁺ excretion by the kidneys when acidosis is present.

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