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Anton [14]
3 years ago
14

Proteins act as ____________ and help to maintain proper ph in blood by picking up or donating hydrogen ions.

Biology
1 answer:
ratelena [41]3 years ago
7 0
Protein act as buffers. Buffers are resistant to pH changes. So when too much acidic components are present in the blood, proteins bind to them so that it does not change the net pH of the blood. Example of this is the hemoglobin or the red blood cells.
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