Name the buffer solution that maintains ph of blood?

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Dear Student, buffer of weak acid, carbonic acid (H2CO3) and it's conjugate base, bicarbonate anion (HCO3-) present in Human blood in order to maintain blood at pH of 7.4 . Regards

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