When the pH of body fluids begins to fall, proteins will

A) release a hydrogen from the amino group.
B) bind a hydrogen at the amino group.
C) release a hydrogen from the carboxyl group.
D) bind a hydrogen at the carboxyl group.
E) cause none of these actions.


B) bind a hydrogen at the amino group.

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