A high concentration of hydrogen ions results inOa) an electrochemical gradient.b) thick mucus.C) buffers.d) a weak acid.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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A high concentration of hydrogen ions results in
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a) an electrochemical gradient.
b) thick mucus.
C) buffers.
d) a weak acid.

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Cell membrane act as barrier between the cell and outer environment by separating it and maintaining the integrity of the cell.
It is found in all living entities starting from bacteria,protists, fungi, plants, mammals or animal cell.
Structure :- It is made up of amphipathic lipids also known as phospholipids, proteins as well as sometime carbohydrates too.
Cell membrane is made up of lipid bilayer having non polar, hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail and phosphate based hydrophilic, polar, head having negative charge on it.

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