🤔 What Is a pH Buffer?
Think of a bouncer at a club - buffers keep pH stable no matter what tries to crash the party! Buffer solutions resist pH changes when acids or bases are added, essential for maintaining stable conditions in biological and chemical systems.
Key Features
Blood Chemistry
Maintains blood pH at 7.4±0.05 for survival
DNA/RNA Research
Critical for extraction and purification protocols
Drug Development
Ensures stable pH in pharmaceutical formulations
Cell Culture
Maintains optimal pH for cell growth in media
Enzyme Studies
Preserves enzyme activity at specific pH ranges
Food Industry
Controls pH in food processing and preservation