Question

25) Why do proteins have a buffering effect in cells?
a) They are non- polar
b) i ney are amphoteric
c) They contain basic amino acids
d) They are a major component of cell surface membranes.

Answer 1

Answer:

Therefore, if the inside of a cell gets too acidic or too basic, then proteins begin to lose their shape and no longer work. The cell becomes like a factory without workers and without repairmen. Therefore, buffers inside a cell prevent this from happening.

Answer 2

Answer:

c) They contain basic amino acids.