JAMB - Biology (2024 - No. 112)
The component that serves as major buffer in blood is
plasma
erythrocytes
leucocytes
lymph
Explicació
A "blood buffer" refers to a chemical system within the blood, that helps maintain a stable pH level by neutralizing added acids or bases, ensuring proper bodily functions can occur;
Plasma is the liquid component of blood, in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended. Plasma is the component of blood that acts as the major buffer, maintaining a normal pH level that supports cell function.