1.6 Inorganic Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are nitrate ions used for
A
To make DNA and amino acids
2
Q
What are calcium ions used for
A
To form calcium pectate for the middle lamellae
3
Q
What are magensium ions used for
A
To produce chlorophyll
4
Q
What are phosphate ions used for
A
To make ADP and ATP
5
Q
What are hydrogen carbonate ions used for
A
Needed for buffering the blood to prevent it from becoming to acid
6
Q
What are chloride ions used for?
A
needed in nerve impulses and many sectroy systems
7
Q
What are hydrogen ions used for
A
Needed in celluar repisartion and photosynthiss
8
Q
What is an anion
A
A NEGATIVE ion as the atom gains electrons
9
Q
What is a cation
A
A POSTIVE ion as the atom looses electrons
