Research with Biochemical Systems Commonly Requires Buffers Because ________

question 72

Multiple Choice

Research with biochemical systems commonly requires buffers because ________

• A)that's just the way it is.
• B)proteins have a critical pH dependence in their structure and function.
• C)proteins decompose into constituent amino acids outside a certain pH range.
• D)proteins are buffers.
• E)salts are involved.

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Definitions:

Scavengers

Animals that consume dead or decaying organic matter, playing a critical role in the ecosystem by decomposing and recycling nutrients.

Lymph

A clear fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system, carrying white blood cells and supporting immune function.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules essential to the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Blood

A vital fluid in organisms that transports necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and carries waste products away.