Which chemical buffer system includes carbonic acid and its salt and ties up hydrogen ions (H+) released by strong acids?

A) phosphate buffer system
B) protein buffer system
C) ionic buffer system
D) bicarbonate buffer system
E) acid-base buffer system


D

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