Some of the most common buffers in animal cells are effective because

A) They have a pK value that is close to the normal pH of the cell.
B) They can bind with H+ in a chemical reaction, forming a new product that can be eliminated from the body.
C) They have very low pK values.
D) Both A and B


Answer: D

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