Cellular pH is kept near a value of seven due to the action of ____ that can ____. A)salts; dissolve readily in water B)buffers; alternately donate and accept H⁺ C)buffers; donate H⁺ when the pH decreases D)bases; donate OH^- when pH rises E)water; stabilize temperature

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Buffers are molecules that can donate or accept H+ ions (H⁺) to maintain a relatively constant pH level in a solution. This helps to stabilize cellular pH at around seven. Salts, bases, and water do not have the same buffering capacity.

Cellular PH Is Kept near a Value of Seven Due