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on: Aug 20, 2018
Which of the following tests should be used to determine folate status in patients with anemia?
 a. Methylmalonic acid test
  b. Schilling's test
  c. Holotranscobalamin II level
  d. RBC folate level

Question 2

Explain buffers.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

A buffer is a substance or a group of substances that reacts with either acid or base in order to decrease the effect of acid or base on the pH of a solution.


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