Figure 28.2

-Which of the graphs in Figure 28.2 shows the pH in a culture flask as cells metabolize glucose and then protein?

Question

Figure 28.2
 
-Which of the graphs in Figure 28.2 shows the pH in a culture flask as cells metabolize glucose and then protein?

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As cells metabolize glucose, they produce acidic byproducts, causing a decrease in pH. When they switch to metabolizing protein, the pH stabilizes or increases slightly due to the production of ammonia, which is basic. Graph A likely shows this pattern.

Figure 28.2 -Which of the Graphs in Figure 28.2 Shows the PH