In living organisms, buffers do which of the following? allow the pH of cells to change without affecting the action of enzymes neutralize the effect of enzymes maintain pH in the cells within a narrow range, allowing enzymes to function. maintain cytoplasm in a fluid condition prevent charged particles from entering cells

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In living organisms, buffers do which of the following?
allow the pH of cells to change without affecting the action of enzymes
neutralize the effect of enzymes
maintain pH in the cells within a narrow range, allowing enzymes to function
maintain cytoplasm in a fluid condition
prevent charged particles from entering cells
Transcribed Image Text:In living organisms, buffers do which of the following? allow the pH of cells to change without affecting the action of enzymes neutralize the effect of enzymes maintain pH in the cells within a narrow range, allowing enzymes to function maintain cytoplasm in a fluid condition prevent charged particles from entering cells
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