Question

1. the ph in your cells is decreasing. cells have buffers to minimize changes in ph. briefly explain what the buffer would do in this situation with respect to the h+ concentration in your cells

chapter 2: essential chemistry for biology

Explanation:

Buffers are solutions that resist pH changes. When the pH in cells is decreasing (indicating an increase in $H^+$ concentration), the buffer's basic component will react with the excess $H^+$ ions. This reaction consumes the $H^+$ ions, reducing their concentration and thereby minimizing the decrease in pH.

Answer:

The buffer's basic component will react with the excess $H^+$ ions in the cells to reduce their concentration and minimize the decrease in pH.