Which of the following explains the difference between acidosis and alkalosis?
A) Acidosis is a condition in which an increase in acid impairs the enzymatic reaction, and alkalosis is a condition in which an increase in acid makes an enzymatic reaction more efficient.
B) Acidosis is a condition in which the presence of an acid catalyzes an enzymatic reaction, and alkalosis is a condition in which the presence of a base catalyzes an enzymatic reaction.
C) Acidosis is a condition in which the rate of an enzymatic reaction is decreased, and alkalosis is a condition in which the rate of an enzymatic reaction is increased.
D) Acidosis is a condition in which too much acid is present, and alkalosis is a condition in which too little acid is present.
D
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