Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 10 - Assess - Page 215: 11

Answer

11. a. This causes blood to be more basic in the tissues.

Work Step by Step

Adding bicarbonate ions (-HCO3) to a solution makes the solution more basic, that is, it increases the pH of the solution.
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