Lactic Acid Is a Common Product of Actively Working Muscle

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Essay

Lactic acid is a common product of actively working muscle. It is transported via the bloodstream to the liver. What percent of lactic acid is ionized in the bloodstream if the pH is 7.40 and the pK_a is 3.86?

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Definitions:

Law Of Demand

The economic principle stating that, all else being equal, as the price of a good or service decreases, consumer demand for it will increase, and vice versa.

Quantity Demanded

The quantity demanded is the amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price, holding all else constant.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good, service, or asset, often influenced by factors like supply and demand.

Demand Increase

A situation in which the desire for a product or service rises, leading to a higher quantity being demanded at a given price.