Write five applications of buffer solutions.
1. Buffers are used in biochemical reactions, such as in PCR reactions, to maintain a consistent pH.
2. Buffers are used in chromatography to separate molecules.
3. Buffers are used in dialysis to maintain a constant ionic concentration.
4. Buffers are used in DNA sequencing to stabilize the pH of the gel.
5. Buffers are used in cell culture to maintain a constant pH in the growth medium.
Examples of buffer solutions include Tris-HCl, phosphate buffer, and glycine buffer. Blood is also a buffer solution.