When the body experiences alkalosis, how do proteins help restore the acid-base balance?
A. Proteins speed the transfer of amine groups to new acid groups and side chains.
B. Proteins uncoil and lose their shape.
C. Proteins attract hydrogen ions and neutralize their effects.
D. Proteins release hydrogen into the blood.
Answer: D
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