What makes hemoglobin a buffer?
A. Hemoglobin transports carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
B. Hemoglobin binds H+ ions.
C. Hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
D. All of these answers are correct.
Answer: B
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