What is the chemical basis for ethanol’s solubility in blood?

Q: Why do red blood cells swell up and burst when placed in pure water?

A: A red blood cell will swell and undergo hemolysis.

Q: what is the molar concentration of 80g of glucose dissolved in sufficient water to make two liters…

A: We know, the molecular weight of glucose is 180.1 g/molThe molar concentration of 80g of glucose…

Q: Write the equation for the bicarbonate buffer. What enzyme catalyzes this reaction?

A: The bicarbonate buffer system is the regulation of acid-base in the body and maintains a homeostatic…

Q: What is the role of a buffer in living organisms?

A: Homeostasis is a kind of "self-regulating" process by which the biological systems maintain their…

Q: How is galic acid obtained?

A: Gallic acid is a trihydroxy benzoic acid, which is a type of phenolic acid found in gallnuts, sumac,…

Q: Why is Hydrogen peroxide toxic to cells in high concentrations?

A: Hydrogen peroxide is commonly known as a cell-damaging agent that is produced during the normal cell…

Q: What is the relationship between CO2 and pH in the blood? Explain.

A: Blood is a connective tissue composed of blood plasma (a liquid extracellular matrix) and formed…

Q: What is the function of the buffer bicarbonate in the human body?

A: A solution of chemical which resist the change in pH of system is called buffer. It composed of a…

Q: In solution, glucose exists predominantly in the cyclic hemiacetal form, which does not contain an…

A: Glucose is the carbohydrate source. The glucose can be hemiacetal or hemiketal. They are formed when…

Q: What is the function of buffer ammonia in the body?

A: The physiological acid– base balance is tightly regulated to keep the arterial blood pH between 7.38…

Q: What is the final concentration if 75 mL of a 3.5 M glucose solution is diluted to a volume of 450…

A: Dilution is the process of reducing the concentration of a given solute in its solution. It can be…

Q: The metabolic intermediate acetyl phosphate is an anhydride formed from acetic acid and phosphoric…

A: Anhydride is a type of chemical compound formed by the removal of water molecules from another…

Q: 12- 10- 8- 6- 4- 2- 0- 20 40 60 80 Volume of NaOH (mL) Hd

A: The titration curve is the graphical representation of pH. The pH is greater than 7 for weak acid…

Q: What is the Haldane effect?

A: The Haldane effect is a physicochemical phenomenon which describes the increased capacity of blood…

Q: How is nitric oxide synthesized? What cofactors are required?

A: Nitric oxide is a vasodilator i.e it relaxes the muscles of blood vessels and widens them, produced…

Q: Is lysine a suitable buffer at acidic, neutral, or basic pH range, and why?

A: The amino acid consists of both amino and carboxylic groups. It can act as a buffer because it can…

Q: How many grams is one mole of potassium phosphate K2HPO4 is?

A: MOLE is the unit of measurement for amount of substance in the International System of Units. A mole…

Q: What is the predominant ionic form of ribose-5-phosphate at physiological pH? Would…

A: Ribose-5-phosphate is required by a cell for various functions like the synthesis of nucleotides and…

Q: Why is picric acid used for burns? Explain the principle involved

A: Cells are the basis of life. Cells give rise to tissues and organs. Organs that work towards the…

Q: Answer the following step by step a) Morphine sulfate 4 mg is ordered. You have a vial with 10…

A: Morphine sulfate is 4g and the vial is 10 mg/mlThe formula is:Amount needed in ml is equal to the…

Q: why is chymotrypsin inactive at high pH?

A: Chymotrypsin is a protease enzyme and thus a digestive enzyme present in the pancreatic juice. It…

Q: Iodine values change during oil hydrogenation. Why these values change during hydrogenation and why…

A: Lipids are molecules that build up various structures in your body. They're necessary for bodily…