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In Biology / High School | 2014-10-01

The pH of human blood is slightly basic. Which of the following is most likely to be the pH of human blood?

A. 10.6
B. 7.4
C. 7.0
D. 6.4
E. 4.6

Asked by RethaCleavenger

Answer (3)

the answer is b. A neutral pH is 7. Basic>7 and Acidic<7.

Answered by johnwallace23 | 2024-06-10

B: basic is any number between 7 and 14. Therefore, D and E can not be correct. C cannot be correct because 7.0 even is neutral. A cannot be the answer because human blood is only slightly basic. 10.6 is too far above 7 to be considered "slight". Therefore, the answer is B.

Answered by vivio | 2024-06-10

The pH of human blood is approximately 7.4, which is slightly basic. Among the options provided, the correct answer is B. 7.4, as it falls within the normal physiological range for blood pH.
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Answered by johnwallace23 | 2025-02-11

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