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Q: If the pH of human blood becomes higher than the average pH of 7.4, what must have occurred and what…

A: pH is a measure of acidity or basicity of a solution. If there are more H+ ions, the solution will…

Q: Predict what will happen if a small amount of acid is added to the blood buffering system: H₂CO3…

A: The objective of the question is to understand the effect of adding a small amount of acid to the…

Q: Which of the following elements is or are common to both lipids and proteins? A. Carbon only B.…

A: A macromolecule is an enormous particle, like a protein. They are made out of thousands of…

Q: two of these statements are truths and one is a lie. Which of the following statements is a lie? a.…

A: pH is negative log of H+. pH is a scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous…

Q: Bicarbonate is one of the main buffers of the blood, andphosphate is the main buffer of the cells.…

A: The buffer system in the body is used to maintain the pH of the different organs, cells, and blood.…

Q: Which of the following electrolytes are absorbed only when needed a. Iron O a O b b. Calcium c.…

A: Introduction - Electrolytes are substances that, when dissolved in water or other solvents, can…

Q: The major role of this electrolyte is to maintain osmotic pressure in the extracellular fluid (ECF).…

A: Extracellular Matrix can be defined as the fluid present outside the cell, and intracellular Matrix…

Q: Select the statements that are TRUE regarding Water. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY   A. Water is…

A: Those molecules that are vital for the growth and development of the living body are referred to as…

Q: Adding HCO3 to a solution will cause the concentration of H* to - and the pH to. Select one: O a.…

A: pH is defined as the negative logarithm of hydrogen ion concentration.  pH= -log [H+]

Q: You can elute the bound proteins from the Diethylaminoethyl (DEAE) sepharose column by A. increasing…

A: Diethylaminoethyl  (DEAE) sepharose is a positively charged resin used in ion-exchange…

Q: Which of the following depicts the mild alkalosis? Select one: a. pH=7.33 Ob. pH=7.45 O c. H=7.65…

A: The collecting duct of kidney participates in reabsorption and secretion of selective ions into…

Q: Which of the statement/s is TRUE of electrolytes? I. They are positively and negatively charged…

A: Electrolytes are substances present in the blood and carry an electric charge. Osmosis is the…

Q: Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Water and electrolytes move across the cell membranes…

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Q: Because water has high specific heat... A. Water can change temperature more quickly than other…

A: Water is an transparent, tasteless, transparent and almost colourless substance which is the main…

Q: Which of the following is the weakest acid? Select one: O a. pka=4.02 O b. pka=4.76 O c. pka=3.55 O…

A: The stronger the acid and the weaker the base will be, the bigger the value of Ka. The base will be…

Q: At a pH of 7.40, the carbonic acid ratio is а. 35:1 b. 4:1 C. 20:1 d. 3:1

A: Bicarbonate acid and bicarbonate ions together acts as a buffer to maintain the normal blood pH…

Q: The second part of the question was asking if there would be any other areas in our body that would…

A: The body works in a specific pH. pH in the body of an individual is an essential factor to…

Q: Eating salty food is bad for our health. Does adding water to salty soup decreases the amount of…

A: Salt is an essential part of all foods. There are various salts now available in the market claiming…

Q: Match the terms with their descriptions

A: A cell is the structural and functional unit of life. They provide form and structure, process…

Q: In your textbook, read about acid precipitation. Refer to the map of the United States and the key.…

A: Acid rain denotes to any kind of precipitation with acidic particles.

Q: Sodium bicarbonate has a(n) ___________________pH value compared to hydrochloric acid.   A. Higher…

A: Sodium Bicarbonate has a pH value of 8.4. It is alkaline.  Hydrochloric acid has a pH value of…

Q: Define the following terms:a. bufferb. acidosisc. alkalosisd. pHe. pKa

A: Every organelle in a cell maintains a fixed homeostatic pH. The maintenance of pH is done through…

Q: Which mixture acts as buffer solutions? O 50 ml 0.1M H2CO3 and 100 ml 0.1M NAOH 100 ml 0.1M H2CO3…

A: A buffer solution is composed of a weak acid and its conjugate base. The buffer solution resists the…

Q: Explain what causes ice to float on top of liquid water.

A: The density of the substance is calculated as mass per unit volume. Density= massvolume

Q: Why are buffers important in a biological system such as your body? Give reasons in your own words…

A: A biological system is a complicated network that connects a variety of physiologically significant…

Q: In A, describe the movement of water as solute is added to the right side. H,0 Pure water Negative…

A: Osmosis is the diffusion of water from its high concentration to its low concentration through a…

Q: . An analysis water from well No 9 of the Manhattan beach, California, water composition showed :…

A: Here the cations are:  Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium here the anions are: Silica,…

Q: A solution is made by mixing 56.9 g of water and 23.8 g NaCl. What is the concentration of NaCl in…

A: Given Values: Weight of the water = 56.9 grams Weight of NaCl = 23.8 grams

Q: The pH in your cells is decreasing. Cells have buffers to minimize changes in pH. Briefly explain…

A: pH can be defined as the scale which is used to measure the level of hydrogen and hydroxide ions…

Q: Compare the values below. Which is greater, or are the two values equal? A. Solubility of uric acid…

A: Ammonia and uric acid are form of nitrogenous waste that gets eliminated out from the body by…

Q: A buffer system consists of A. a weak acid and its conjugate base. B. a weak acid and a proton…

A: A buffer is a aqueous solution which is used to resist the pH change upon addition of acid or base.…

Q: Why is it essential for the body to maintain a normal pH? Explain or expand your answer.

A: The pH of blood ranges from 7.35-7.45 but the pH of other body fluids is different. pH depends on…

Q: Glucose dissolves in the water of blood plasma. This mixture is best known as a(n): a. solution. b.…

A: Blood is one of the special fluid that helps in transporting oxygen and essential nutrients to…

Q: In the human body,the -log of the hydrogen ion concentration ([H+]) is regulated by  a. pH b.…

A: The human body naturally has the system to maintain the acidity and basicity of the cells or body…

Q: People on high-protein diets are advised todrink lots of water. Why?

A: Protein is an essential nutrient that is required to repair damaged cells and also for the growth…

Q: Ammonia, NH3, is toxic to a wide range of aquatic organisms including snails, insects, and fish. The…

A: The equation establishing the relationship between ammonia (NH3) and ammonium (NH4+) in water is as…

Q: Please discuss the buffering capacity of an amino acid. In your answer include what is a buffer? Why…

A: Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins. They have three…

Q: Fill the following table by choosing the correct answers. Possible Caused by Treated by pH value…

A: Ph- It is actually a value to determine the acidic and base conditions. An increase in the acidity…

Q: Explain why a solution turns slightly acidic when you breathe into it. Explain the role of the…

A: it is because of the component of blood and the exchange of gases.

Q: What is the pH of a solution that has a higher concentration of H+ ions than water?   A. > 7   B. 7…

A: The pH of the solution is described with respect to the concentration of hydrogen ions in the…