Each of the Following Is Known to Aid in the Functioning

question 80

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is known to aid in the functioning of cellular enzymes EXCEPT:

• A)copper.
• B)mercury.
• C)iron.
• D)zinc.
• E)magnesium.

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Definitions:

[H+]

[H+] represents the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution, commonly associated with acidity.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, ranging from 0 to 14.

[HCO3-]

[HCO3-] is the chemical notation for the bicarbonate ion, a key intermediate in the carbon dioxide transport and pH balance mechanisms in living organisms.

pH

A measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution, indicating its acidity or alkalinity on a scale where 7 is neutral, lower values are acidic, and higher values are basic.