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    A Chemical That Minimizes Changes in the PH of a Body
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A Chemical That Minimizes Changes in the PH of a Body

Question 46

Question 46

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A chemical that minimizes changes in the pH of a body fluid by releasing or binding hydrogen ion is calleda(n)


A) electrolyte.
B) acid.
C) alkali.
D) compensation.
E) buffer.

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