Role of Acids and Bases in Biological Systems

Chemistry ⇒ Acids, Bases, and Salts

Role of Acids and Bases in Biological Systems starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Role of Acids and Bases in Biological Systems. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe how acid rain can affect aquatic biological systems.

Describe the effect of a drastic change in pH on enzyme activity in living organisms.

Describe the effect of alkalosis on the nervous system.

Describe the importance of maintaining pH in the digestive tract.

Describe the role of amino acids as buffers in biological systems.

Describe the role of hemoglobin in buffering blood pH.

Explain how lactic acid is produced in muscles and its effect on pH.

Explain how the bicarbonate buffer system helps maintain blood pH in humans.

Explain how the kidneys help regulate acid-base balance in the body.

Explain the role of the respiratory system in regulating blood pH.

Explain why carbon dioxide (CO₂) is considered an acid in biological systems.

Explain why maintaining a constant pH is important for cellular function.