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Microbiology Study Guide Basics

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  • What does the pH scale measure?
    The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution.
  • What pH value defines an acid?
    An acid has a pH value below 7.
  • What pH value is considered neutral?
    A neutral solution has a pH of 7.
  • What pH value defines a base?
    A base has a pH value above 7.
  • What is a buffer in biological systems?
    A buffer is a substance that helps resist changes in pH to maintain stability.
  • What is the normal pH range of human blood?
    Human blood pH is normally about 7.35 to 7.45.
  • Define a monomer.
    A monomer is a single small building block molecule.
  • Define a polymer.
    A polymer is made of many monomers connected together.