What is the function of buffers?

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Chaoyi Z. ยท Stefan V.
Jun 24, 2015

Buffers help maintain homoeostasis in our cells.

Explanation:

Buffers perform a variety of functions in connection to maintaining homoeostasis in cells. Buffers can come in many forms, such as pH buffers.

In the human body, certain buffers help maintain a consistent pH in order to keep enzymes running smoothly. These buffers achieve this task by taking away H^(+) and adding OH^(-) when the pH is too low (acidic), while adding H^(+) and taking away OH^(-) when the pH is too high (basic).

This keeps the pH consistent and maintains homoeostasis in our cells.

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