A buffer solution a weak acid mixed with its conjugate base ( or weak base and conjugate acid ) resist changes in pH when a small amount of a strong acid or base is added to it. Definition Buffer solutions
Eg : Acetate buffer. Bicarbonate buffer Buffers constant pH values the ability to resist changes in pH. They are used to calibrate the pH meter. Buffer solutions
plasma and the intracellular fluids conjugate bases (Pr−) at the blood pH 7.4 and form conjugate acids ( HPr ) accepting H+. The protein buffer system Buffer solutions
1. The Phosphate Buffer System cytoplasm of all cells, Na2HPO4 /NaH2PO4 H2PO4 – acts as proton donor and HPO4 2– as proton acceptor : Buffer solutions
buffering CO2 RBC Inside RBC, CO2 + H2O (H2CO3) carbonic anhydrase . In lungs Hemoglobin buffer system Buffer solutions
an acidic (−COOH) and a basic (− NH2) group. zwitterion The aminoacid buffer system Buffer solutions OH-