The reaction of CO₃²- with water to produce HCO3- and OH- is more thermodynamically favorable than the reaction of HCO3- and water to produce CO₃²- and H₃O+. The stability of the bicarbonate intermediate is what makes the ________ ______ ______ᵢdeal for maintaining a stable biological pH.
a) Acid-Base Pair
b) Buffer System
c) Redox Reaction
d) Electrolysis Mechanism