Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by ________.

A) acting as buffers
B) releasing nitrogen
C) transporting iron
D) binding Na⁺
E) removing CO₂ from the blood

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Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by ________.A)  acting as buffersB)  releasing nitrogenC)  transporting ironD)  binding Na + E)  removing CO 2  from the blood

Johan Hernandez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Proteins act as buffers in the blood, helping to maintain its pH within a narrow range by accepting or donating hydrogen ions. This buffering capacity is crucial for maintaining the acid-base balance of the blood.

Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by ________.

A) acting as buffers
B) releasing nitrogen
C) transporting iron
D) binding Na⁺
E) removing CO₂ from the blood

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Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by ________.A) acting as buffersB) releasing nitrogenC) transporting ironD) binding Na+E) removing CO2 from the blood

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Proteins regulate the acid-base balance of the blood by ________.

A) acting as buffers
B) releasing nitrogen
C) transporting iron
D) binding Na⁺
E) removing CO₂ from the blood