What Is the Correct Assignment of the Acid, Base, Conjugate

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the correct assignment of the acid, base, conjugate acid and conjugate base in the following equilibrium?

• A)1 = acid; 2 = base; 3 = conjugate acid; 4 = conjugate base
• B)1 = acid; 2 = base; 3 = conjugate base; 4 = conjugate acid
• C)1 = base; 2 = acid; 3 = conjugate acid; 4 = conjugate base
• D)1 = base; 2 = acid; 3 = conjugate base; 4 = conjugate acid

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Definitions:

Feedback Inhibition

is a regulatory mechanism where the output of a process inhibits the process itself, often used in metabolic pathways to maintain balance.

Metabolic Pathway

Series of enzyme-mediated reactions by which cells build, remodel, or break down an organic molecule.

Concentration Gradient

The gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions.

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy input typically from ATP.