Obtain 2 test tubes. 2. Add 2 mL of animal blood plasma into the first test tube a. Use a pH test strip to measure the pH of the

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Obtain 2 test tubes. 2. Add 2 mL of animal blood plasma into the first test tube a. Use a pH test strip to measure the pH of the

blood plasma. ______

Chemistry

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Dominik [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-11-09T08:25:04+03:00

Answer:

7.4

Explanation:

Plasma proteins are part of the buffer systems of blood plasma. Plasma contains both positively and negatively charged amino and carboxyl groups. These compounds' charged portions can attract and link hydrogen(H) and hydroxyl ions(OH-), therefore act as buffers.

Plasma serves as a weak and ineffective buffer. The pH of a buffer should always be around 7.4 which is nearly neutral. As such we may deduce from the first experimental observation that there is no change in pH.