Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-releases a hydroxide ion into solution,which raises the pH
A)Acid
B)Base
C)RNA
D)DNA
E)Carbohydrate
F)Fat
G)Steroid
H)Protein
I)Prostaglandins
J)ATP

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Bases release a hydroxide ion into solution, which raises the pH.

Answer: A
 Acids release a hydrogen ion into solution, which lowers the pH.

Answer: Neither
 RNA and DNA are nucleic acids, not involved in pH regulation.

Answer: Neither
 Carbohydrates, fats, and steroids are biomolecules not involved in pH regulation.

Answer: Neither
 Prostaglandins are lipid molecules with various functions, but not involved in pH regulation.

Answer: Neither
 ATP is a molecule involved in energy transfer, but not involved in pH regulation.

Answer: H
 Proteins can function as both acids and bases, depending on the specific amino acids present.

Match Each Term to Its Corresponding Descriptive Phrase