Write one application of the following buffer: HCO _3^ - + H _2 C… - Vidyadip

Question

Write one application of the following buffer:
$
HCO _3^{-}+ H _2 CO _3
$

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Answer

$pH$ of blood in our body is maintained at $7.36-7.42$ due to $\left( HCO _3^{-}+ H _2 CO _3\right)$ buffer.

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