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Which of the following is true about bases?

a. They have a sharp or sour taste
b. They tend to decrease the pH of a solution
c. They help to build up cells
d. They release hydroxide ions in solution.

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"b. They tend to decrease the pH of a solution" is the only true statement regarding bases, since it is the acids that are sharp and sour tasting and release ions into a solution.
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