What are the shortcomings of traditional simple buffers when they are used in biological systems?

A) Their pH sometimes changes too much as temperature changed.
B) Their pH sometimes changes too much upon dilution.
C) They often pass through cell walls and affect the cell's chemistry.
D) all of the above


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What will be an ideal response?

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