Which of the Following Is True About Buffers Such as HEPES

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about buffers such as HEPES, TRIS, MOPS, etc.?

• A) The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation applies to them.
• B) They consist of simple weak acids and bases.
• C) They are less resistant to changes in temperature than are other buffers.
• D) We can use them interchangeably because they all have the same pK_a.

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